Arsalan
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You may have top of the line fighting machines but one needs to start learning from basics. For example you are using the best GPS ever known while you are lost in desert or sea and suddenly it stops working. what would you do? Answer is you need to know navigation using compass and stars . Arn't these old and crude methods?
The second reason could be economy of fuel for training purpose by using sails.
check POST # 7 by Growler
it is basic sea oing training vessel.
the sail will save fuel,
similar type are in use with some of the most modren navies!
regards!