Something like this, Edgar?
http://www.starclippers.com/ships_rc.html

Scotty


"Edgar" wrote in message
...
I have often thought that it would be very interesting to
build a square
rigger using modern technology to reduce the number of
crew needed by
eliminating the need to go aloft. Each yardarm could have
furling gear
inside it, similar to that now commonly used in masts, so
at the press of a
button the sail could reef or disappear altogether.
Then if all halliards, sheets and braces were led to
electric winches nobody
would even need to go on deck.
As a final refinement you could have a central computer
programmed to do
everything necessary when you hit a button labelled 'go
about'.
But I think one would still need a motor to avoid having
to spend a week or
more trying to get around Cape Horn against the prevailing
winds...
Edgar


wrote in message

ups.com...
I think they'll look very different.....

Capt. JG wrote:
Probably not, but it would be great to see. I'd like
to see the Clipper
ships make a comeback.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

wrote in message

oups.com..
..
With water transport being woefully inefficient on
fuel, are we on the
verge of a new era of modern cargo transport by
sail?