The celebrated A-I Extreme Clipper Ship!
Ahoy Sailors! Coleman's California Line for San Francisco is ready to set David Crockett off to sail! Say what? It's sailing now!? Oh yeah, I forgot - that was over a hundred years ago, but still a great read as we imagine how it was!The year was 1853 in the cool weather of October, when the David Crockett was launched. Imagine the thrill of those old Clipper ships setting sail the first time.
The great David Crockett sailing clipper was rapidly loaded at the piers, and ready for departure with her first Captain; Joseph Spencer.
Rigged with double fore and main topsails, and three sky sails. 218' long she was!
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Grand she was though, as it was admitted by all to be one of the fastest sailing ships!
Known for always delivering her cargoes in perfect condition and order! Amazing, considering the storms those old Clippers must have endured.
With excellent ventilation and three decks, the David Crockett was compelling to the merchants seeking a secure ship for their cargo.
Not many years passed before she was sold and sailing different waters.
As many other Clipper ships, she has a history worth reading. So sail on over to learn more about the history of the David Crockett Clipper!
Hmm, I wonder if Captain Spencer wore crocodile leather boots? 😉
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