The Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development
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"The Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development" is a definitive study of one of the most significant vessel types in American maritime history. Written by renowned naval architect Howard Irving Chapelle, this work meticulously traces the evolution of the fast, sharp-built sailing ships that emerged from the Chesapeake Bay. These vessels, famed for their speed and maneuverability, played a crucial role in privateering during the War of 1812, as well as in the illegal slave trade and the ...






















