Thread: [WIP] "Lochinvar" Clyde puffer
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Old 03-04-21, 05:43 AM   #57
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Originally Posted by Mister_M View Post
Other than that, one quick question : what is the sail used for, as there is already a propeller ? I doubt that it's used for propulsion purpose. Maybe for lateral maneuvers ?
That, and I guess with some older puffers you want to have backup propulsion in case your ancient steam engine fails.
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