What is the speed of a ship?

Answer 1

Cargo ships usually travel an average of 14 to 17 knots (sea miles/ hour). Some are really slow and others are fast.

The average speed has been reduced the last few years due to the high fuel cost and due to the use of more expensive (higher quality fuel).

Answer 2

Container ships truly average 23 kt made good (actual speed). Break bulk/general cargo vessels - 10-12 kt.
Reefer boats (fruit boats) 20-28kt. (credit to for written definition goes to others.)

Answer 3

generally

a ship speed goes on 18-20 knots maybe like 50 or 60 mph

Answer 4

it s the maximum practical speed that can be attained by a displacement hull.

Answer 5

55.8km/h

Answer 6

80 mph