The new streamlined vessels will feature six Flettner rotors, which are large, vertical, rotating cylinders that act like airfoils and use the wind to generate thrust to drive the craft. In addition, ...
In 1926 an unusual vessel arrived in New York after crossing the Atlantic. This was a converted sailing ship renamed Baden-Baden. Its two masts had been torn down and a pair of 15-metre-high revolving ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On the rough and icy waters of the North Sea in 1925, an unusual ...