Retractable Propeller Fitted For Sailing
The Australian refit incorporated a propeller that could be raised to reduce resistance when sailing under wind power.
Retractable Propeller Fitted For Sailing
Great Britain · Science / Civil Engineering. Chronological records from PostgreSQL.
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Retractable Propeller Fitted For Sailing
SS Great Britain was adapted to combine steam with ocean sailing, allowing her propeller arrangement to reduce resistance when winds were favourable.
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