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2. Algol-class vehicle cargo ship - Wikipedia

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   The Algol-class vehicle cargo ships, also known as Fast Sealift Ships (FSS) or SL-7 s, are currently the fastest conventional steam powered cargo ships in the world that are still (intermittently) operating, capable of speeds in excess of 33 knots (61 km/h). (The Maersk Line B-Class Container ships are faster 37 knots (69 km/h) MV Mærsk Boston).

3. Speed sailing record - Wikipedia

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   The three most sought after records are the: 500 metre (or "outright") record is held by Paul Larsen. On 24 November 2012 he sailed the Vestas Sailrocket 2 at 65.45 knots in Walvis Bay, Namibia. [1] Nautical mile record is held by Paul Larsen. On 18 November 2012 he sailed the Vestas Sailrocket 2 at 55.32 knots in Walvis Bay, Namibia.

4. List of United States Navy oilers - Wikipedia

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   These fast supply ships combine the functions of a fleet oiler (AO), an ammunition ship (AE), and a refrigerated stores ship (AF) in one, as well as hangars and support facilities for three helicopters for Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP). "One-stop shopping", supplemented by VERTREP transfer, represents a signal decrease in the amount of time ...

5. List of ship types - Wikipedia

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   Battleship. A large, heavily armored and heavily gunned powered warship. Bilander. A ship or brig with a lug-rigged mizzen sail. Bireme. An ancient vessel, propelled by two banks of oars. Birlinn. (Scots) Clinker-built vessel, single-masted with a square sail also capable of being rowed. Blockade runner.

6. FastShip, Inc. - Wikipedia

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   Fate. September 25, 2012. ( 2012-09-25) (discharge from bankruptcy) Subsidiaries. FastShip Atlantic, Inc. Website. fastshipatlantic .com. FastShip, Inc. was a company that proposed a new seaborne intermodal cargo service in the 1990s and filed for bankruptcy reorganization in 2012.

7. HSC Francisco - Wikipedia

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   HSC. Francisco. HSC Francisco is a high-speed catamaran built by Incat in Hobart, Tasmania. Powered by liquefied natural gas, [4] she is currently the fastest passenger ship in service, reaching a speed of 58 knots (107 km/h; 67 mph). Propulsion is by two GE LM2500 gas turbines, coupled with two Wärtsilä water-jets.