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0 pointsinnocentoldguy9y ago0 comments

The problem with using sails is speed. On average, cargo ships travel approximately three to four times faster than sailing ships (20 to 24 knots vs. 5 to 8 knots).

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Gustomaximus9y ago

I came across this article that said they are often slower, the larger cargo ships at least.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/jul/25/slow-shi...

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0 pointsinnocentoldguy9y ago0 comments

The problem with using sails is speed. On average, cargo ships travel approximately three to four times faster than sailing ships (20 to 24 knots vs. 5 to 8 knots).

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Gustomaximus9y ago

I came across this article that said they are often slower, the larger cargo ships at least.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2010/jul/25/slow-shi...

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