Sailing and Clipper Ships
For much of the 19th century ships under sail were the dominant form of transportation on the world's oceans. And while sailing ships would eventually be eclipsed by the arrival of steamships, sleek and speedy clippers would have an impressive run before the wind.
Westward by Sea
This online exhibit at the Library of Congress relies on the collection of the Mystic Seaport to present the story of Americans who went to the west coast by ship from 1820 to 1890. Of particular interest is the collection of sailing cards, which advertise various ships bound for the west coast.
This online exhibit at the Library of Congress relies on the collection of the Mystic Seaport to present the story of Americans who went to the west coast by ship from 1820 to 1890. Of particular interest is the collection of sailing cards, which advertise various ships bound for the west coast.