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Clipper Ships - School Essays

Clipper Ships

were extremely fast sailing ships developed primarily
by the United States between the 1830's and 1860's. Clippers' did not have
a final definition written in stone, but did share certain characteristics
such as a sharp hull (designed for speed, not for cargo capacity) and a
heavy and lofty square rig.

The origin of the clipper is debatable. Some believe that it was
descended from the French frigate of the late 1700's. Other's believe that
it originated from the early Baltimore clipper's. It is highly probable
that it was designed by many ship builders who combined their experience.

The first American clippers like the Rainbow and the Sea Witch, were
built in New York for tea ...

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ended in a fire at Liverpool. Later, McKay
would build another ship, known as Lightening for James Baines. The
Lightening would race the Red Jacket, a vessel built by George Thomas.
These two ships raced, and the Red Jacket logged 2,020 nautical miles in
six days.

These ships were once great. Now we have larger, stronger, and faster
ships. Once great clippers are now nothing but museum exhibits. The old let
to the new. Even on the ocean, this law ...

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