2007-11-26 13:36:15 · 7 answers · asked by Mina B 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The average speed of cargo ships is between 12 - 18 knots, however some of the large container ships can push 27 knots.
This compares to cruise ships which go around 18-26 knots (the QE2 and the QM2 can do just over 32!!)
and warships which go from 30 - ?? knots
2007-11-26 15:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most bulk cargo ships steam about 13-15 knots while container ships steam a little faster up to 18-20 knots.
2007-11-28 08:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Leprechaun 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I listen to Vessel Traffic Service and the offshore shipping reports here in San Francisco and regularly hear ships reporting 18 to 22 kts.
2007-11-26 17:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by cat38skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Masterlymeyhem's got it just so, although I'll add that the US's now defunct SL-7 container ships could do 34 knots. Fruit carriers (or 'reefer ships') are pretty zippy, too... 18-23 kt.
2007-11-26 16:18:48 · answer #4 · answered by benthic_man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the cargo that they carry. If you really want to learn more about Freight Ship you can read this article.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_ship
2007-11-26 13:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by ken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While cruising in the Caribbean & Florida when you see the first siting on the horizon there on you in around 15 minutes> So you have to be alert>
2007-11-27 00:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awwww you already have some great and informative answers
but the natural smart aleck in my had to say if they are hauling race cars, they are faster than ships hauling tractors
2007-11-27 08:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋