https://untappedcities.com/2024/04/12/grain-de-sail-ll/
"At Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport, New Yorkers can find the world’s
largest cargo sailboat,
Grain de Sail II. The wind-powered ship arrived in
New York on Wednesday with 350 tons of goods. Everything from Grain de Sail
brand fine chocolates and organic coffee to cosmetic products, wine, and French
fashion house luxury goods were on board.
“The best knowledge of what France is able to do is on this vessel,” said
Jacques Barreau, CEO and Founder of Grain de Sail in France.
Grain de Sail II
is the newest member of the company’s fleet of cargo sailboats. It stretches 52
meters, more than twice as long as its predecessor. It can travel to New York
from Saint-Malo, France in about 18 days.
Grain de Sail’s cross-Atlantic voyages rely entirely on wind energy. The
company’s mission is to empower zero-emission shipping with “retro-innovation,”
blending ancestral technology with modern technology. This commitment to low
emissions provides sustainable shipment options for Grain de Sail’s coffee,
cacao, and wine brands, and other businesses that can now ship their products
without contributing to worldwide maritime shipping’s global CO₂ and methane
emissions."
Via Diane A.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
