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== == == == Most large mass-market vessels (Carnival, Royal Carribbean, etc) have top speeds around 21-24 knots. Smaller vessels and boats designed for long distances can go a few knots faster (the Queen Mary 2, for instance, can do 29 knots which is highly unusual for a large cruise ship).
This does not mean they always operate at full speed-- generally they will go as fast as necessary to get where they are going on a given day, so on a short hop between nearby ports, they may go much slower. Figure 14-20 knots is a pretty typical range for most cruises.
A Knot roughly equals 1.15 MPH. So that gives us 16-24 mph. Again, this is just the ballpark. The reason for the low speed is the rapidly increasing resistance of water against the submerged hull. Ships designed specifically for high speed (warships generally) will also result in a bouncier ride, which isn't something most cruisers are interested in.
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Can giant cargo ships sail into canals?
Depends how big the canal and ship are.
Do sailing ships have holes in the side?
It depends on whether you are talking about regular cargo ships or warships which under sail were called "men o war". Cargo ships do not have holes in the sides but the war ships had holes, above the water line, for them to poke the cannons through. Hence you could say the "men o war" had holes in the side but not cargo or passenger ships.
What were clipper ships built for?
fast cargo transportation primarily tea from china to England
Do all ships sail?
Not all ships sail; the term "sail" specifically refers to vessels that are propelled by sails and wind. While many ships, such as sailboats and tall ships, rely on this method of propulsion, others, like cargo ships, tankers, and submarines, use engines or other forms of power. Additionally, some ships are designed for specific purposes that do not involve sailing, such as ferrying or research. Thus, the functionality of a ship depends on its design and intended use.
How do you drive cargo ships in gtasanandreas PC?
tyap in steal cargo ships on sanandress on pc
What is a sailing vessel with a sleek hull and tall sails that could sail as fast as most steamships in the 1840s?
American cargo vessels at the time, known as "Yankee Cllippers", were quite fast.
What do you mean cargo?
cargo is a carriage carried by ships...
Who was the author who wrote Ships sail East and ships sail West?
Type your answer here... Edgar A. Guest
What are the most important cargo ships?
Cargo ships move about 95% of all goods around the world
What is a sailing vessel with a sleek hull and tall sails that could sail as fast as most steamships in the 1840's?
American cargo vessels at the time, known as "Yankee Cllippers", were quite fast.
Why are general cargo ships more in number than container ships?
there is more cargo than there is oil, or other liquids container ships use.
DID the three ships sail away?
yes the three ships sail away (the Nina.the Pinta,and the Santa Maria
