Clipper Collection (page 2)

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 New Australian Clipper Royal Family, 1850
3330909 The New Australian Clipper Royal Family, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the New Australian Clipper Royal Family'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The American clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas, 1850
3330890 The American clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the American clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The American tea clipper Witch of the Wave in the Thames, 1850
3330884 The American tea clipper Witch of the Wave in the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the American tea clipper Witch of the Wave in the Thames')

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 New Australian Clipper Royal Family, 1850
3330910 The New Australian Clipper Royal Family, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the New Australian Clipper Royal Family'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Danish clipper Cimber, 1850
3331143 The Danish clipper Cimber, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Danish clipper Cimber, she made the fastest ever run from Liverpool to San Francisco)

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. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Aberdeen clipper James Booth, 1850
3330883 The Aberdeen clipper James Booth, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the Aberdeen clipper James Booth built by Alexander Duthie & Co. for the Aberdeen/Calcutta run)

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 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

The American clipper Great Republic, 1850
3331139 The American clipper Great Republic, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the American clipper Great Republic'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

American clipper ship Red Jacket in the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia to Liverpool, England
528760 American clipper ship Red Jacket in the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia to Liverpool, England, August 1854. Currier & Ives print c1855

P. N. Woolf, Commander of the Clipper Ship Razboinik from 1886 to 1902, 1889. Creator: Unknown
P. N. Woolf, Commander of the Clipper Ship Razboinik from 1886 to 1902, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of

Departure from Gravesend of Troops for India, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Departure from Gravesend of Troops for India, 1858. During the last fortnight there have been several large embarkations of troops for India and China from this place

The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co... 1860
The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co. of Liverpool, 1860. Ship built by Stewart and Co. of St. John's in Newfoundland, Canada

The Royal Mail Clipper "Schomberg", 1856. Creator: Unknown. The Royal Mail Clipper "Schomberg"
The Royal Mail Clipper "Schomberg", 1856. The Melbourne papers received by last Australian mail contain full particulars of the wreck of this splendid ship

Burning of the Clipper Ship Great Republic, December 27, 1853, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Burning of the Clipper Ship Great Republic, December 27, 1853, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Spanish Vessel arriving with Christmas Fruit, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Spanish Vessel arriving with Christmas Fruit, 1854. Sailing ship on the Thames, bringing produce for the London markets....The melons come from Spain, Portugal, and Holland

The Sunderland Clipper Barque, "Flying Dragon", 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Sunderland Clipper Barque, "Flying Dragon", 1854. From accounts just received, we are sorry to have to announce the loss by fire of this beautiful clipper barque

The Boston Clipper, Lightning, 1854. Creator: P Giles
The Boston Clipper, Lightning, 1854

The Ship "Oriental", of New York, 1850. Creator: Unknown. The Ship "Oriental", of New York, 1850
The Ship "Oriental", of New York, 1850. Arrival of the first American clipper at West India Docks in London, after the alteration in the Navigation Laws

Lumber for the Anadyr Expedition on the Booms Deck, 1889. Creator: Unknown
Lumber for the Anadyr Expedition on the Booms Deck, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper ship Razboinik

The Right Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. Creator: Unknown
The Right Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of

Chukchi Boat Alongside a Clipper Ship, 1889. Creator: Unknown
Chukchi Boat Alongside a Clipper Ship, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper ship Razboinik (Pirate)

Chukchi Aboard a Clipper Ship, 1889. Creator: Unknown
Chukchi Aboard a Clipper Ship, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper ship Razboinik (Pirate)

The Left Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. Creator: Unknown
The Left Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper

The Clipper Ship Razboinik During a Gun Salute, 22 July 1889, 1889. Creator: Unknown
The Clipper Ship Razboinik During a Gun Salute, 22 July 1889, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper ship

The iron clipper-ship Cornwallis, a new vessel of the Black Ball line, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The iron clipper-ship Cornwallis, a new vessel of the Black Ball line, 1862. This magnificent new iron clipper ship, which was launched on the 11th ult. from the yard of Messrs

The Australian clipper-ship The Royal Family, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Australian clipper-ship The Royal Family, 1862. Sailing ship built by Messrs. W. and R. Wright at St. John, New Brunswick. She is consigned to the well-known firm of Messrs

The Obby Oss, The Strand, Padstow, Cornwall. 1966
The May Day Obby Oss festival with the parade moving through the town. The Obby Oss is an integral part of the May Day celebrations in Padstow

Cutty Sark, Maritime Greenwich Unesco World Heritage site, Greenwich, London, England

Florida, Sanibel Island, She Sells Sea Shells store on Periwinkle Way
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Vintage travel poster - Fly to South Sea isles via Pan American. 1938. Artwork by Lawler Rear view of woman, reclining in foreground, looking at airplane flying over water

American clipper ship Lightning, 1924 (colour litho)
1147323 American clipper ship Lightning, 1924 (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built by Donald McKay)

Boeing 314 Clipper NC18601, seen at Seattle during modification of the tail: removal of the single tail fin and fitting a new tailplane with twin fins and rudders. Date: 1938

Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper, USA
Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper - USA. IN service 1939-1943 - crashed in Portugal when coming in to dock when the wing hit the sea when turning. Of the 39 people on board, 24 died

Clipper Ship Flying Cloud, 1851-1907. Artist: E Brown Jr
Clipper Ship Flying Cloud, 1851-1907. Designed by Donald McKay and built in Boston, the Flying Cloud was considered one of the best clippers ever built

England, London, St Katherines Dock

England, London, Greenwich, The Cutty Sark

Sikorsky S-39B NC80V American Clipper
Sikorsky S-40 NC80V American Clipper (msn 2000-X), for Pan-American Airways. Date: circa 1931

Brownies of the Sea Maiden celebrate their return home Date: 1910

Brownies waving farewell to the Brownie crew of Sea Maiden
Brownies waving farewell to the Brownie crew of the Sea Maiden Tea Clipper Date: 1910

Brownies at the Harbour to Greet Tea Clipper Sea Maiden
Brownies at the Harbour to Greet the Tea Clipper Sea Maiden Date: 1910

Miltiades, British clipper, painting by Jack Spurling Date: early 20th century

Glory of the Sea, clipper ship, painting by Warren Sheppard Date: 1927

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"Clipper: The Lightning Sailing Ship that Ruled the Seas" Step back in time and witness the majestic power of the clipper, a lightning-fast sailing ship that dominated the maritime world. One such legendary vessel was Titania, known for its speed and grace on the open waters. In 1923, another iconic clipper, Cutty Sark, emerged as a symbol of British maritime heritage. Docked at Millwall, it stood tall with its sleek design captivating all who laid eyes upon it. But it wasn't just about beauty; these ships were built to conquer challenges head-on. The Clipper races became legendary events where captains pushed their vessels to their limits in thrilling displays of skill and determination. The Cutty Sark found itself in Falmouth's dry-dock in 1938, undergoing maintenance before embarking on yet another adventure across treacherous seas. It stood proudly as a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. A cutaway view of a Pan-American Clipper from around 1940 reveals the inner workings of this technological marvel. Boeing 314 took flight with elegance and precision, connecting continents like never before. Guiding these magnificent ships through hazardous waters were lighthouses warning them of dangerous shores ahead. Their beacons served as beacons of hope for weary sailors aboard clipper ships seeking safe passage home. Pan American Airways' route map showcased how clippers revolutionized travel by air too. These flying machines connected distant lands with unprecedented speed and efficiency - truly pushing boundaries beyond imagination. One notable American clipper ship was Great Republic - an embodiment of strength and grandeur on every voyage it undertook. Its legacy lives on as a testament to America's rich maritime history. And finally, we cannot forget the iconic Cutty Sark Clipper itself - forever etched into our collective memory as one of Britain's most beloved symbols. This sailing ship continues to inspire awe even today.