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Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas

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The fastest ship ever built. California clipper Sovereign of the Seas model. The Sovereign of the Seas was built in 1852 by renowned ship builder Donald McKay at his yard in East Boston. (September 4, 1810, September 20, 1880). In 1854 she recorded the fastest speed ever for a sailing ship, logging 22 knots. The model is detailed with lifeboats, bell, wheel, cabins, skylights, winch, anchor with appropriate use of chain, figurehead, bowsprit, boom, and all appropriate standing and running rigging. She is mounted into a mahogany and glass display case with separate custom table stand. Measure: 44" long x 18" deep x 63" high with table. (table adds 30" to height of case).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63 in (160.02 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1741212091621
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