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	Cargo ship with wind-assist makes Atlantic crossing

masbury

2-16-2009 2:51 PM

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masbury says:

Saving 20% of engine power

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2-16-2009 3:32 PM

darkduskx

And soon to be 40%

2-17-2009 11:14 AM

Jorjor

One step backwards, two steps forwards.

2-18-2009 12:12 AM

masbury

Jorjor - you are sharp today!

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