Driver (clipper)

History
United States
NameDriver
OwnerDavid Ogden et al
Port of registryNew York
RouteLiverpoolPort of New York
BuilderCurrier and Townsend, Newburyport
Launched1854
In service7 September 1854
Out of service1856
FateLost at sea, February 1856
General characteristics
Class and typeBarque/Clipper
Tons burthen1594 bom
Sail planThree-masted barque

Driver was a clipper ship, constructed for David Ogden et al in 1854 at Newburyport, Massachusetts. She sailed between New York and Liverpool carrying immigrants to the US for the Red Cross Line. She was lost at sea with no known survivors after setting sail from Liverpool 12 February 1856. 377 died.