Swordfish (clipper)
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| Career (United States) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Swordfish |
| Owner: | Barclay & Livingston |
| Builder: | William H. Webb |
| Launched: | 1851 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type: | Extreme clipper |
| Tons burthen: | 1,036 tons |
| Length: | 169 ft. 6 in. |
| Beam: | 36 ft. 6 in. |
| Draft: | 20 ft.[1] |
Swordfish was an 1851 clipper ship which has been called William H. Webb’s masterpiece. She is known for her record-breaking race to San Francisco with the clipper Flying Fish.
“On her first passage out to San Francisco a race was arranged for large stakes between her and the Flying-fish, a Boston record-breaker, built by the great designer, Donald McKay. The Sword-fish won, making the trip in ninety-two days,—the second best record ever made,—her rival taking ninety-eight days.” [2]
References
- ↑ Bruzelius, Lars (1998-08-13). "Sailing Ships: Swordfish (1851)". The Maritime History Virtual Archives. Retrieved Oct 2, 2011.
- ↑ Bank of the Manhattan Company, Walton Advertising and Printing Company (1915). Ships and shipping of old New York: a brief account of the interesting .... Boston, Mass.: International Marine. p. 56. ISBN 0-07-014501-6.
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