Champion of the Seas. Photo by Southworth & Hawes ca.1854.
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History | |
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United States | |
Owner |
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Port of registry | Boston |
Builder | Donald McKay, East Boston, MA |
Launched | 19 April 1854 |
In service | 1854 |
United Kingdom | |
Owner |
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Port of registry | Liverpool |
Acquired | September 1854 (re-registered) |
Fate | Abandoned in leaking condition 3 January 1877 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Clipper |
Tonnage | 2,447 GRT |
Length | 252 ft (77 m) |
Beam | 45 ft 6 in (13.87 m) |
Depth of hold | 29 ft (8.8 m) |
Propulsion | Sails (6,250 sq yd (5,230 m2)) |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Notes | [1][2] |
Champion of the Seas was the second largest clipper ship destined for the Liverpool, England - Melbourne, Australia passenger service. Champion was ordered by James Baines of the Black Ball Line from Donald McKay. She was launched 19 April 1854 and was abandoned 3 January 1877, off Cape Horn.[3]
Champion of the Seas set a record for the fastest day's run in 24 hours: 465 nautical miles (861 km) noon to noon 10–11 December 1854 under the command of Captain Alexander Newlands (which translates into 19.5 knots). This record stood until August 1984, nearly 130 years.[4]
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