Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS)

To celebrate the 400^th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ journey from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts, on the original Mayflower, the city decided to build the Mayflower Autonomous Ship and sail it from Plymouth to Plymouth in September, 2020. The project is being managed by a non-profit partnership of Promare (maritime research), Msubs (marine builders), Plymouth University, and IBM among others. The ship, which is being built in Poland, will be 15 meters long, weigh five tons and travel at 20 knots. It will be driven by a combination of solar and wind power with a diesel backup. The MAS will managed by sophisticated navigation and marine research facilities. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/MARS400/

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