The Twilight of Sailing Ships by Robert Carse

[mwroman]

Found at Half-Price Books.
Very interesting read.

 

[Uwek]

Many Thanks for showing - the content list is showing really some interesting subjects

 

[mwroman]

It’s a really great read. Goes into details about the business of merchant shipping of the era. It really shows that the economic factors are really what killed the clipper, and that it is probably for the best due to the human cost. The limits of the wooden ship in terms of safety and durability were exposed in the clipper. That technology had been taken as far as it could go all things considered. Now that other factors such as sustainability come into play we may see a reversal to again using sail where it can best be used. I follow the EcoClipper on Instagram. I have more to learn about it, but I find it fascinating.

 

[mwroman]

EcoClipper | Emission Free Shipping and Travel

Emission free Shipping and Travel propelled by the power of the wind, sustainable, innovative and profitable investment possibilities.

ecoclipper.org

 

[mwroman]

From the EcoClipper Website

 

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