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World's largest sailing cargo ship makes first transatlantic voyage (www.newscientist.com)

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[–] perestroika 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Wow. :)

I was expecting something with rotor sails, but I click, and it's a fancy new derivative of schooners. :)

As a result, I guess that rotating masts aren't optimal after all - too much moving mass, impossible to take down during a hurricane, etc.

I also guess that this sailboat has a fairly good motor, for use during total lack of wind (rare) or storms that would damage sails or masts.

[–] superkret@feddit.org 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

As a result, I guess that rotating masts aren’t optimal after all - too much moving mass, impossible to take down during a hurricane, etc.

Rotating masts are for ships that are larger, and they only contribute to propulsion, saving up to 30% of fuel. But they work well in almost any wind direction.
This ship is primarily driven by the sails, if conditions are good.
It's different technology for different tasks.

I also guess that this sailboat has a fairly good motor, for use during total lack of wind (rare) or storms that would damage sails or masts.

It has a 5500 horsepower Diesel-eletric motor. "For maneuvering in harbor and punctuality of service" according to the manufacturer.