Sweden’s new car carrier Oceanbird is the world’s largest wind-powered vessel – 7NEWS.com.au

The Swedes are famous for good design – and were not just talking about IKEA.
Oceanbird might look like a ship of the future, but it harks back to ancient maritime history because its powered by the wind.
The transatlantic car carrier is being designed by Wallenius Marine, a Swedish shipbuilder, with support from the Swedish government and several research institutions.
With capacity for 7,000 vehicles, the 198-metre long vessel is a similar size to conventional car carriers.
But it will loo…

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