In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in English. You must translate it to Xhosa in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.

The idea of equipping ships with underwater wings dates back over more than 100 years.
Imbono yokuxhobisa iinqanawa ngamaphiko angaphantsi kwamanzi ibuyisela umva ngaphezu kwekhulu leminyaka.

However, the tinning process cut down corrosion and gave a much longer life to nail and wood.
Ngoko, Inkqubo yokunkonxa yasusa ukudleka yaze yanika ubomi obude isikhonkwane nokhuni.

In exceptionally strong winds it may be difficult to turn them up into the wind.

Ngokovumelwano olungamandla lomoya kunganzima ukujika zona uzijongise phezulu ngasemoyeni.