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Clipper ships declined in popularity due to the rise of steam-powered vessels, which offered faster and more reliable transportation regardless of wind conditions. The expansion of railroads also provided more efficient land transport for goods, reducing the need for fast sailing ships. Additionally, the advent of larger cargo ships, which could carry more freight at lower costs, made clippers less economically viable. As a result, by the late 19th century, clipper ships became largely obsolete.
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What was Americas greatest contribution to the history of sailing ships?
clipper ships
Where was the clipper ship invented?
The first clipper ships were English.
Did clippers once sail the oceans?
Yes, Clipper ships of the 19th century were the Formula One ships of their day.
When was the Clipper invented?
Clipper ships were first built in about the 1850s.
Who made clipper ships?
donald mckaythe clipper sail boat has about twenty sails
What has the author Fred Joseph Peters written?
Fred Joseph Peters has written: 'Clipper ship prints' -- subject(s): American Lithography, Clipper-ships, Currier & Ives, Clipper ships
Who built ships?
Clipper ships were built on shipyards in several countries.
Clipper ships designed by Donald McKay were popular because they?
Donald McKay (1810 to 1880) was a designer and builder of American sailing ships. His clipper ships were popular due to the records made with the ships he build.
Were the clipper ships the pride of the open seas in 1840?
No it is the steam powered ships...
What ships were called greyhounds of the seas?
The Clipper Ship
Americans built fast sailing ships called?
That would be our clipper ships, sailor!
When did boats stop commonly using square sails?
The advent of steam-powered engines signalled the end of the great Clipper Ships' era.
