Will there be a new golden age of sail? Experts have designed a giant ship that can cross the Atlantic in eight days. It could change how we travel – and help the environment.
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Amazing ship that could change the world
Will there be a new golden age of sail? Experts have designed a giant ship that can cross the Atlantic in eight days. It could change how we travel - and help the environment.
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What's happening?
Less than 100 years ago, almost all travel was done by boat.
Huge ocean liners travelled the sea. It could take 40 days to reach Australia from Europe.
Boats could soon make a comeback.
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Oceanbird is a new sailing ship. It is 200m long and 40m wide. And it has been designed to help the planet. It will have five giant sails 80m tall.
These will help it travel quickly. Oceanbird will carry cargo like cars and other goods across the sea.
The fastest sailing ships ever were built in the 1800s. This was during the Golden Age of SailGenerally considered to be from the middle to the end of the 19th Century.. One called The Champion of the Seas travelled 535 miles in one day.
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Will there be a new golden age of sail?
Yes! This boat is better for the planet than a plane. It does not matter if it goes slower than other boats or planes. It is more important to look after the environment.
No. People are used to speed. It will still take more than a week to cross the Atlantic. Think how long it would take to go around the world!
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Golden Age of Sail - Generally considered to be from the middle to the end of the 19th Century.
Amazing ship that could change the world
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Golden Age of Sail - Generally considered to be from the middle to the end of the 19th Century.