Description: Wind Propulsion for Ships of the American Merchant MarinePrepared for the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Office of Maritime TechnologyReleased in 1981 This report presents the technical and economic rationale for utilizing wind propulsion systems for commercial shipping - specifically vessels of the American Merchant Marine. Alternative rig configurations ranging from fore-and-aft and square sails to wing sails and wind turbines are evaluated for their aerodynamic efficiency, technical feasibility and cost.Additionally, U.S. - Foreign oceanborne trade routes are evaluated for their sail-assist potential, and the conceptual design of a 20,000 CDWT sail-assist multipurpose dry cargo vessel is presented and discussed. Many tables and illustrations. Softcover. Good Condition. Covers exhibit age-toning and edge wear from age and handling. All pages are tightly bound. Pages are free from tears, stains and stray marks. F4
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Commercial shipping: 1981
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
