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  • Solar Catamaran crossed the Atlantic

    02/03/2007 9:30:24 AM PST · by HAL9000 · 18 replies · 1,609+ views
    transatlantic21.org ^ | February 2, 2007
    Basel, Switzerland, February 2, 2007 – Today “sun21”, the solar powered catamaran developed and sponsored by the Swiss Transatlantic21 Association, arrived in the harbour of Le Marin, Martinique. The arrival at 3 pm local time is an historic feat and makes “sun21” the first motorized vessel to cross the Atlantic without using a drop of fuel. The achievement serves as a powerful example of responsible energy use in practice. It also is impressive evidence of the suitability of solar technology for high-sea voyages. “sun21” will travel on with its final destination being New York this May. The arrival in...