Clipper Ship „Queen of Clippers“, Lith. & pub. by Nathaniel Currier, New York, 1853
Clipper ships are or were fast cargo sailing ships that originated in the USA. The clipper ships were built so that they could travel as fast as possible. They were primarily used to transport goods that needed to reach their destination quickly. The clipper ships had their heyday in the middle of the 19th century.