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Ship of the future may cross oceans in four days
An ambitious project described by a Parisian engineer envisions a vast steamship Wesel with 40,000 horsepower and 23 knots speed. Turbine engines could cut weight and fuel use, enabling a 600 foot liner with deep harbors needed, while harbor depth and port modernization are already underway. The piece notes the broader shift toward turbine power in transatlantic travel and notes the potential impact on costs and dock facilities.
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