The clipper first appeared in the United States around 1820. It is the last stage in the evolution of the sailing ship and it satisfies the demand of the American merchant class, who has realized that the future of trade is on the sea. The American builders create quite a new ship, without imitating schemes and models of the old continent and they obtain immediately such result world shipyards techniques. Flying Cloud, the masterpiece of builder Donald McKay, was built at East Boston ins as to influence the 1851. She acquired a high reputation during the "Gold Rush" in California, making the passage from New York to San Francisco in the record time of 88 days, 22.5 hours, never equaled so far.
 

 Flying Cloud Paint Set (6 bottles) MV41PS   

$23.94   

 Flying Cloud Pre-Sewn Sail Set  MV41031   

$149.99   

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