Transportation

To and from Seastead:

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..."

Geodesic Airolite Boats

"...What is Geodesic Airolite Construction? It is a simple, inexpensive, low-tech, forgiving system utilizing some exotic materials. The sequence consists of building a simple rugged wood framework, braced with triangulated KEVLAR® roving strands. This tough basket-like frame is then covered with Dacron. This is a first cousin to sail cloth; except it heat shrinks. It is a super-weight, airplane wing covering type of fabric, used on crop dusters..."

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]

WIG

Wing in Ground Effect vehicles - WIG