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Rotor ship, designed by Flettner, German engineer
Rotor ship, designed by Flettner, German engineer, in a chapter entitled Some Strange Ships, by G G Jackson. The tall cylinders are turned in the direction of the wind, which can keep them turning at a rate of 100 times per minute in order to power the vessel. Date: circa 1927
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Cylinders Engineer Flettner Power Rotor Strange Tall Wind 1927 1928
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the pioneering spirit of maritime engineering with our Fine Art Print of the Rotor Ship, designed by the visionary German engineer, Anton Flettner. This captivating image, taken from the pages of "Some Strange Ships" by G G Jackson, published by Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the unique Rotor ship with its distinctive turning cylinders harnessing the power of the wind. Add an element of nautical history and avant-garde design to your space with this exquisite fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.2cm x 53.3cm (11.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Some Strange Ships: The Visionary Rotor Ship by Flettner, a German Engineer (circa 1927) In the annals of maritime history, few designs have captured the imagination like the Rotor Ship, an engineering marvel conceived by the brilliant German inventor, Anton Flettner. This photograph showcases this unusual vessel, with its tall, cylindrical rotors turning in the wind, defying the conventional wisdom of the time. The Rotor Ship, a product of the 1920s, was designed to harness the power of the wind in an entirely new way. Unlike traditional sailing ships that rely on the wind to fill their sails, the Rotor Ship utilized wind turbines, or rotors, to generate propulsion. These tall cylinders, turning at an astonishing rate of 100 times per minute, were the key to the Rotor Ship's innovative design. As you gaze upon this image, you may be struck by the ship's otherworldly appearance. The rotors, reminiscent of giant, spinning tops, seem to defy the very laws of nature as they effortlessly turn in the wind. The Rotor Ship, a true testament to Flettner's ingenuity, was a harbinger of things to come in the realm of wind-powered transportation. The 1920s, a time of great innovation and progress, saw the birth of many strange and wondrous creations. The Rotor Ship, with its futuristic design and groundbreaking technology, was no exception. This photograph serves as a reminder of the boundless potential of human creativity and the power of the wind to inspire new ways of traversing the sea.
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