P3_12 The Age of Sail

Authors

  • Michael McNally
  • Allen Phong
  • Robert Pierce
  • Thomas Searle

Abstract

The maximum speed of a cargo ship powered entirely by wind is examined and found to be around 50% of wind speed, evaluating to between 5 and 8 knots. Available solar power is also examined as a comparison and shown to give an increase in speed. It is shown to be feasible to power a ship with renewable power but only if speed is a minimal concern.

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Published

05-04-2011

How to Cite

McNally, M., Phong, A., Pierce, R., & Searle, T. (2011). P3_12 The Age of Sail. Physics Special Topics, 9(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/1972

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2010): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles