Maritime & Aviation
Clipper ship
Clippers combined long, narrow hulls with extensive sail area to emphasize speed. They became associated with competitive trade routes carrying cargoes whose value depended partly on rapid delivery.
About this artifact
Clippers combined long, narrow hulls with extensive sail area to emphasize speed. They became associated with competitive trade routes carrying cargoes whose value depended partly on rapid delivery.
Sources & image credits
Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: Taeping_(clipper,_1863)_-_SLV_H91.325-1033.jpg
Creator: Allan C. Green
License: Public domain
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