Sail over steam

PaulR

PaulR

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When wooden ships with sails were replaced by steel ones with steam engines there was initially a shortage of coal for fuel due to the high demand. As a stopgap, the old wooden ships were burned instead. I believe they used to get around 40 miles to the galleon.
 
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We should have a "Monday Moaner" section for this one.
 
PaulR

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Good job it's Tuesday here!
 
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