Chapter 91: Three-masted Sailboat (Part 2)
Chapter 91 Three-masted Galleon (Part 2) Although the blueprints of the ironclad ships sold in the mall were very tempting, Bruno knew clearly that for the current Idar Territory, exchanging them for the blueprints of the ironclad ships would be a bit too ambitious.
Not to mention the steam engine that serves as the power source, the steel needed to build the ironclad ship alone is not something that the current Idar Territory can produce.
After all, building a ship is not a simple matter of assembly, and it also places high demands on the productivity of Idar Territory.
Therefore, among the countless dazzling blueprints listed in the system mall, Bruno prefers the three-masted sailing ship that once dominated the sailing era.
In the previous life, the emergence of the three-masted sailing ship can almost be regarded as a milestone in the history of human navigation. Its appearance not only changed the history of the West lagging behind the East in shipbuilding technology, but also changed the West's position in world trade.
The Age of Discovery that followed was closely linked to the emergence of the three-masted sailing ship.
The three-masted sailing ship is also considered by many navigators and shipbuilders to have a nearly perfect hull structure.
But the most important thing is that the three-masted sailing ship is probably the best warship that can be built with the current technological level of Idar Territory! The current sailing methods of the Norman Empire are mainly driven by sails and human paddling, which are slow, and all the so-called sailing ships are square-sailed sailing ships, which have almost no ability to sail against the wind, so they can only sail on the sea and rely on the monsoon to change their course.
Boats on inland rivers are all powered by human rowing, so their speed is naturally slow.
The three-masted sailing ship was completely different. Its hull structure was more reasonable, it had three masts, and it could sail using winds within an angle of 65 degrees. It was once the preferred ship for circumnavigating the world. Moreover, its sailing speed was much faster than that of the ships of the Norman Empire and the Kingdom of Basel.
At the same time, since the three-masted sailing ship is a schooner, it has good headwind sailing capabilities.
Its biggest source of power comes from the Bernoulli effect, that is, when air flows through the curved surface, it will generate a forward and upward attraction, allowing the sailboat to move against the wind at a certain angle. However, when the ship is sailing with the wind, the Bernoulli effect disappears and it cannot reach the maximum speed.
Therefore, with so many advantages, the shipbuilding drawings of the three-masted sailing ship are extremely expensive in the system mall, and the selling price is as high as fifty brilliant points!
However, no matter how expensive it was, Bruno had to grit his teeth and buy it.
After all, the threat from the ocean may be the main factor hindering the development of Idar Territory today.
As a barely qualified time traveler, Bruno is well aware of the importance of having control of the sea.
Only by keeping the pirates out can Bruno continue to develop in Idar.
Build high walls and slowly become king. In Bruno's opinion, only farming quietly is the best choice that will never change!
While quietly farming, a strong military force is also a necessary guarantee to ensure the stable development of Idar County. Otherwise, no matter how much money and population it has, it will only be a fat sheep to be slaughtered in the eyes of others.
After spending fifty brilliant points with great reluctance, a moment later, a roll of parchment appeared in front of Bruno's desk with a "biu" sound.
Although the price is a bit expensive, the delivery speed of the system mall is really excellent.
When you unfold it, you can see the detailed structure of the three-masted sailing ship and the specific materials needed for shipbuilding, which is really good value for money.
Bruno turned his head and looked out the window, and found that it was already getting late.
If we set out for the fishing port now, it would probably be late at night when we arrive. As a noble, how could we stay up late!
So Bruno sent someone to call White Barrell over.
Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Lister walked in with White Barrell.
"My Lord Earl, what can I do for you?" Barel said respectfully.
Since the Lord of Idar built the two wonders of the Hanging Gardens and the Fortress of Namur one after another, Te Barel, who was also the chief engineer of the two projects, naturally rose in status and became one of the most outstanding figures in the Lord of Idar.
And he also knew deeply that everything he had was given by his Lord Earl, Bruno Stuart.
After all, the Barrell family has been a family of craftsmen who have lived in Idar County for a long time since White Barrell's great-great-great-grandfather.
However, after his great-great-great-grandfather built the Lord's Castle of Idar County, the Barel family has never been reused.
But the Earl in front of him changed all that, which undoubtedly made White Barrel extremely grateful and loyal to Bruno...
Both the Hanging Gardens and the Fortress of Namur are magnificent wonders that can exist for hundreds of years. Such achievements are enough to make White Barrel the most praised craftsman in the Barrel family!
Therefore, he obeyed Bruno's orders and followed Bruno's lead in every move.
As soon as he heard that the Earl was going to summon him, he immediately mounted his horse and rushed over. When he entered the room, there was some sweat on his forehead and he looked out of breath.
"Take a look. This is the new project that Idar County needs to complete as soon as possible."
Unlike old Ford and others who looked gloomy when they heard about the launch of a new project, White Barrell's eyes lit up when he heard that there was a new task.
“Is this… a sailboat?”
Barrel looked at the blueprint carefully. Although he had never seen such a sailboat, he knew that it must be an extraordinary thing.
Because the size of this sailboat is more than twice that of the common sailboats today, and it also has three huge masts.
Bruno nodded.
"But... sir, I really have no experience in building ships!" White Barrell said with a wry smile.
He also knew about the previous attack on the Cape Salt Works, so he estimated that the Earl was anxious to build a warship, most likely to fight the pirates...
But he had never built a warship before. What would he do if he made a mistake and the Earl's plan was delayed?
Barrell was very clear about his own capabilities. If he was asked to build a wonder on land, it would be fine, but if he was asked to build something that floats in the water, he really had no idea.
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Second update. I was planning to write more words today to save the manuscript, but I got food poisoning. I am exhausted...
(End of this chapter)
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