Sailing without sails by G. H. Davis
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Sailing without sails by G. H. Davis
Sailing without sails: wind action on rotating cylinder masts. Partly driven and partly drawn forward by the action of wind on rapidly revolving cylinders: the Flettner rotor ship -- diagrams and (inset) a photograph taken at Kiel. Date: 1924
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Action Cylinder Cylinders Davis Diagram Diagrams Drawn Driven Flettner Forward Inset Kiel Masts Revolving Rotating Rotor Sails Section Wind 1924
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Sailing Without Sails: The Revolutionary Wind-Powered Ship Design of G.H. Davis This photograph and diagrams depict the innovative sailing technology developed by German engineer Anton Flettner in 1924, known as the Flettner rotor ship. The image, taken at Kiel, Germany, showcases the unique design of the ship without traditional sails. Instead, it relies on the power of the wind acting upon rapidly revolving cylinders mounted on rotating masts. In the main diagram, the cross-section view illustrates how the wind, driven by the ship's forward motion, causes the cylinders to rotate, creating lift and propelling the vessel forward. The inset photograph offers a glimpse into the actual ship, with its distinctive cylindrical masts and rotors. During the 1920s, this groundbreaking design challenged the conventional wisdom of sailing ships, offering an alternative means of harnessing the power of the wind. The Flettner rotor ship, also known as the wind ship or the cigar-shaped ship, represented a significant step towards more efficient, wind-powered transportation on the open sea. G.H. Davis, the renowned illustrator, captured the essence of this revolutionary technology in this image. The photograph and diagrams serve as a testament to the ingenuity and vision of Flettner and the potential for wind power to transform the maritime industry. This photograph and diagrams, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offer a fascinating glimpse into the history of wind-powered transportation and the innovative spirit of the 1920s.
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