Steam ships of old ran on coal. They had big stacks for emitting clouds of black soot. Today's ships are powered primarily by diesel fuel, which burns much cleaner.
Coal
Ships and trains.
Ships and trains.
Yes, coal is a non-renewable resource.
They run on coal :)
Coal
Before electricity, Coal was used for heat. Coal heat was used to create steam for steam engines on railroads and ships in transportation.
furniture, cars, ships, coal, apparel
Yes
No, coal is not environmentally friendly. Gathering it requires mining with machinery and burning coal produces many pollutants. Eventually, coal will run out. Solar energy is a good alternative since it is free and will not run out.
Given that both of Cook's ships, the Endeavour and the Resolution had begun their careers as coal-carriers, Cook was quite impressed with their sturdiness and ability to undertake extended journeys over hazardous seas.
Steam-powered merchant ships and naval on coal needed bases around the world to take on coal and supplies.