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Shipyards. a World First Off the Coast of Saint-Nazaire!

Summary by Course Au Large
The Orient Express Corinthian, currently under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard, recently completed all of its sail propulsion trials. The rigging was developed by SolidSail Mast Factory, a group of manufacturers involved in offshore racing. In 20 knots of wind (35 km/h), this 15,000-ton vessel reached a speed of 12 knots (23 km/h)... powered solely by the wind. A first for a ship of this size! Reaching heights of over 100 …
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The Orient Express Corinthian, currently under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard, recently completed all of its sail propulsion trials. The rigging was developed by SolidSail Mast Factory, a group of manufacturers involved in offshore racing. In 20 knots of wind (35 km/h), this 15,000-ton vessel reached a speed of 12 knots (23 km/h)... powered solely by the wind. A first for a ship of this size! Reaching heights of over 100 …

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Course au Large broke the news in on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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