The Lightning in 1853 set the all-time record for a single day's sail, covering 436 nautical miles in 24 h. simple maths dictate 18.5 knots on average.
Donald Mckay invented the clipper ship:)
the Clipper had 3 or more masts
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It imported tea into the uk.
A clipper is a fast-sailing ship used in the early maritime days. It had three masts, was square-rigged, and the hull was designed to slice through the water.
NO, it was a "clipper".
The clipper ships such as the Cutty Sark.
Lightning - clipper - was created on 1854-02-18.
Donald Mckay invented the clipper ship:)
A Clipper was the fastest of all sailing ships.For a sailing ships to be faster draught of that ship must be low.Other fast-sailing ships are:CarrackCaravelSloopSchoonerBrigBrigandineBarque
The first clipper ships were English.
Donald Mckay invented the clipper ship:)
the Clipper had 3 or more masts
clipper skipper
Donald Mckay invented the clipper ship.
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It carried cargo.