Should We Try Again To Catch The Wind?

[sandyRoe]

If sails were fitted to ships they could help reduce pollution and fuel costs.

Would there be any drawbacks?

[douglas9401]

They already are Sandy.

[davebro3]

I saw a report of (cargo) ships with sails some years ago. Not cloth sails but solid - like an aeroplane wing.

[Old_Geezer]

So long as you don't get in the doldrums.