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(Windmill boat). Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6022380
The work reported was to develop and test a system for driving a boat with a propeller connected through gear boxes to a windmill. The boat fitted with this drive was a 20 ft. lapstrake double ended lifeboat. Another lifeboat was fitted with sails for comparison. A boat with a heavy displacement hull was chosen so as to simulate a cargo vessel. One advantage of the windmill over sail is the ability to sail into the wind. (LEW)
Research Organization:
Hawkins (Havilah S.), Camden, ME (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
FG41-81R122240
OSTI ID:
6022380
Report Number(s):
DOE/R1/22240-T1; ON: DE85006028
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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