THERMOPYLAE
A clipper ship is described as being a fast sailing ship with fine lines, raked masts and sharp bows noted for its speed in the tea carrying trade. The fastest of these were referred to as “Extreme Clippers”
Among them were the THERMOPYLAE and the CUTTY SARK. These two among the extreme clippers are most noted for the fast runs they made in competition with each other from China to London with tea, although they were not the only vessels engaged in the trade.
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