Flying Cloud Clipper Ship - Iconic 19th-Century Maritime Marvel #3331021 (License: Personal Use)

This 1851 hand-colored lithograph by N. Currier depicts the celebrated clipper ship *Flying Cloud*, renowned for setting the fastest passage from New York to San Francisco in 1854 (89 days, 21 hours). The vessel flies the U.S. flag and a distinctive pennant, with precise technical specifications listed below the image-including length (235 ft), beam (41 ft), and tonnage (1750). A second ship appears on the horizon, emphasizing scale and maritime context.

Used on historical maritime websites, museum digital archives, educational resources about 19th-century shipping, and vintage nautical art collections. Matches user intent for researching clipper ships, maritime history, or antique prints.