Sailing ships once dominated the seas, and were behind much of the early exploration of the planet. Why don't large modern ships have sails anymore?

The first purpose-built modern sailing cargo ship, Canopée, will start operations this year. Canopée has been launched and wingsails will soon be installed before her first journey transporting ...

Since then, six other ships were fitted with these suction sails. The Spain-based company has 12 more orders and the number keeps growing. sailing wind power bound4blue eSail wind-powered ship ...

Wind propulsion technology today is as far removed from 18th century sailing ships as today’s Formula 1 cars are from 18th century horse-drawn carts.

To understand why modern ships don't use sails anymore, let's first look at how sails work with the wind. Read more: 6 Of The Best Gadgets For Bicycles, According To Cyclists. Sailing Ships Are Fickle ...