Huge ship is powered by "WindWings"
The Week Junior Science+Nature UK|Issue 66
A huge cargo ship called the Pyxis Ocean has set out on a voyage around the world fitted with a pair of unique sails.
Huge ship is powered by "WindWings"

Rather than the flapping canvas that used to power ships, these strange-looking sails are made from steel and fibreglass (a light, strong material). They are rigid (meaning they don’t bend), and stand an incredible 37.5 metres tall.

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