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Photo-processed print of the clipper ship, 'Red Jacket,' from an unknown source. Label pasted at the bottom right corner reads:

Clipper Ship, Red Jacket / Tonnage, 2500/ Built at Rockland, Maine, by George Thomas, for Capt. Isaac Taylor / This ship sailed from New York for Liverpool, January, 1854, making the passage from dock to / dock in thirteen days and one hour-- a record never equalled before or since under sail. / (Her best day's record 417 knots.)


ship portraits
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PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
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board; paper
16 3/4 in x 21 1/4 in
unknown