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[http://www.solarnavigator.net/transatlantic_21.htm  TRANSATLANTIC SUN 21 solar powered boat]
 
[http://www.solarnavigator.net/transatlantic_21.htm  TRANSATLANTIC SUN 21 solar powered boat]
  
"...A five-strong Swiss crew have sailed into history by completing the first solar-powered transatlantic crossing.
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:"...A five-strong Swiss crew have sailed into history by completing the first solar-powered transatlantic crossing.
  
 
:The Sun21 catamaran arrived in Miami late on Thursday, 117 days after leaving Seville in southern Spain. The crew of four academics and one full-time sailor said they were trying to promote the "great potential" of solar power to combat climate change.
 
:The Sun21 catamaran arrived in Miami late on Thursday, 117 days after leaving Seville in southern Spain. The crew of four academics and one full-time sailor said they were trying to promote the "great potential" of solar power to combat climate change.

Revision as of 08:28, 4 August 2008

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Sea-Going

Conventional Boats

Boats and launches, barges, workboats, sailboats

TRANSATLANTIC SUN 21 solar powered boat

"...A five-strong Swiss crew have sailed into history by completing the first solar-powered transatlantic crossing.
The Sun21 catamaran arrived in Miami late on Thursday, 117 days after leaving Seville in southern Spain. The crew of four academics and one full-time sailor said they were trying to promote the "great potential" of solar power to combat climate change.
A similar-sized boat would have used about 72 litres of diesel every 24 hours on the same voyage. After reaching Miami, crew member Dr Martin Vosseler told the BBC it was a thrilling experience. "The crossing itself, from Las Palmas to Martinique - 29 days of not seeing any land - that was fantastic. We had very much luck - no storms..."


Hovercraft

Capable of moving relatively large loads (60-70 tonnes) relatively quickly Hovercraft


Personal Submarines

Covert transportation? Submarine

Air Transportation

VTOL Aircraft

Helicopters

Document defining standards for helidecks, and guidelines for including an helideck on a marine structure.

Tilt Wing Aircraft

BA-609

V-22 Osprey [1]

Airships

Rigid

Mon-rigid

Seaplanes

WIG

Wing in Ground Effect vehicles - WIG