Anton Flettner

Anton Flettner was a German aeronautical engineer and inventor, best known for developing the Flettner rotor, a cylindrical device designed to harness wind energy to propel ships. His innovative design first gained attention in the 1920s with the rotor ship Buckau, which demonstrated the potential for fuel-efficient sailing technology. Despite initial interest, the technology did not gain widespread adoption until recent years, as modern shipping seeks to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel efficiency.