Clipper Ship Collection

Lighthouse warning a clipper ship of dangerous shores
Sailing ship passing a lighthouse marking the way to home port, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

American clipper ship Great Republic
American clipper ship " Great Republic, " designed by Donald McKay. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850
3330914 The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850; (add.info.: The Clipper 'The Gauntlet', an iron clipper built on the Clyde for the Indian and Australian trades)

The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850
3331140 The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850; (add.info.: The Clipper 'The Gauntlet', an iron clipper built on the Clyde for the Indian and Australian trades)

The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850
3331141 The Clipper Ship 'The Gauntlet', 1850; (add.info.: The Clipper 'The Gauntlet', an iron clipper built on the Clyde for the Indian and Australian trades)

The Clipper 'Marco Polo', 1850
3331138 The Clipper 'Marco Polo', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Clipper 'Marco Polo' which was 74 days faster than contemporary steam ships)

The clipper ship 'Race', 1850
3331134 The clipper ship 'Race', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the clipper ship 'Race' built on the Merrymack River at a cost of £25,000)

The Clipper 'Chrysolite', 1850
3330917 The Clipper 'Chrysolite', 1850; (add.info.: The Clipper 'Chrysolite', built by Hall & Sons. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The gigantic clipper-ship 'Great Australia', 1860 (engraving)
1579471 The gigantic clipper-ship 'Great Australia', 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of the gigantic clipper-ship 'Great Australia'. Built for Messrs)

The New York Clipper 'Challenge', 1850 (engraving)
3331160 The New York Clipper 'Challenge', 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of the New York Clipper 'Challenge'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sky Sailing
Tom Blood

Cutty Sark
Tea clipper Cutty Sark. Line plan (sheer plan, half breadth plan and body plan) and displacement diagram. Scale 1/8 inch to 1 foot

The Clipper-Ship the Royal Edward, built for the Red Cross Australian Line (engraving)
1103277 The Clipper-Ship the Royal Edward, built for the Red Cross Australian Line (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clipper-Ship the Royal Edward)

The Clipper Ship, "Guiding Star, "chartered for the Gold Regions of Australia (engraving)
1097320 The Clipper Ship, " Guiding Star, " chartered for the Gold Regions of Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clipper Ship)

The White Star Clipper Ship Morning Light Announced to Sail from Liverpool for Melbourne and Auckland
3638063 The White Star Clipper Ship Morning Light Announced to Sail from Liverpool for Melbourne and Auckland, October 20th (engraving) by English School

Clipper Ship Red Jacket by Currier & Ives, 1855 (colour litho)
2630208 Clipper Ship Red Jacket by Currier & Ives, 1855 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clipper ship Flying Cloud launched in Boston
Launch of shipbuilder Donald McKays clipper ship " Flying Cloud" in Boston, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES. Seal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, established 1780

American clipper ship, close-hauled on a wind. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Clipper ship loading supplies for the California gold fields
Clipper ship R.B. Forbes in Boston, taking on cargo for California, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Clipper Ship Red Jacket Ice off Cape Horn Passage
Artokoloro

USA, MASSACHUSETTS, Marthas Vineyard: Menemsha, The Vineyards Fishing Town, Clipper Ship Weathervane

Thailand, Andaman Sea. Star Fyer clipper ship in the Ao Phang Nga Islands in hte Andaman Sea, Thailand

EVNT2A-00199
Gold seekers en route to the California Gold Rush on a clipper ship in fair weather, 1849 or 1850. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Walrus in Arctic waters near a tall sailing ship. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Clipper ship anchored off Ko Miang Island, Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Clipper ship at Ko Phi Phi Island in the Andaman Sea, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Unyielding Beacons: Clipper Ships Brave Treacherous Shores" In the vast expanse of the open sea, a solitary lighthouse stands tall, its beacon piercing through the darkness. With unwavering determination, it warns a majestic clipper ship of treacherous shores lurking nearby. This American beauty is none other than the renowned Great Republic, sailing with grace and speed across tumultuous waters. Across distant horizons, another legendary vessel emerges - the Cutty Sark. Its sleek design and unparalleled swiftness have earned it a place in maritime history alongside its sister ships like Thermopylae and Royal Edward. These magnificent clippers were built for adventure, carrying dreams of fortune to far-flung corners of the world. Engravings capture these remarkable vessels in their prime; The Clipper-Ship "Guiding Star, " chartered for Australia's gold regions, sails proudly towards untold riches while The White Star Clipper Ship Morning Light prepares to embark on an epic journey from Liverpool to Melbourne and Auckland. The artistic prowess of Currier & Ives immortalizes yet another masterpiece - Red Jacket - showcasing its vibrant colors as it cuts through waves with unrivaled speed. Meanwhile, Boston witnesses the birth of Flying Cloud – a clipper ship destined for greatness. These mighty vessels symbolize an era when clippers ruled the seas – their streamlined forms embodying both elegance and power. From trade routes to gold rushes, they carried hopes and aspirations across oceans with unmatched efficiency. Among them all stands out one name that echoes through time – Cutty Sark – forever etched in our collective memory as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against nature's mightiest forces. As we reflect upon these captivating images and stories woven into history's tapestry by clipper ships like Thermopylae or Royal Edward, we are reminded that even amidst danger and uncertainty lies great opportunity for those who dare to venture beyond the horizon.