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7. In this age...

Fri Oct 1, 2021, 03:21 AM

Oct 2021

of instant gratification, shipping goods by sailing vessel is a very slow way to transport anything. Extremely satisfying, but slow.

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This cargo ship runs on wind [View all] Judi Lynn Oct 2021 OP

Sounds to me like a good investment opportunity. marble falls Oct 2021 #1

Imagine a cargo ship running on wind? Yeah in 1800s - mid 1900s... PoliticAverse Oct 2021 #2

Wow!! Did a lot of sailing in my younger years...hope this catches on PortTack Oct 2021 #3

Your screen name... SergeStorms Oct 2021 #6

Back in the 70s there were lots of schemes to bring back wind power... TreasonousBastard Oct 2021 #4

In this age... SergeStorms Oct 2021 #7

Bravo! Duppers Oct 2021 #5

Last commercial sailing ship around Cape Horn 1949 keithbvadu2 Oct 2021 #8

Now that's what they call a tall ship! ShazzieB Oct 2021 #10

An older flagship of engine-less sailing cargo TomWilm Oct 2021 #9

Reminds me of a YA novel series snpsmom Oct 2021 #11