This was the first clipper ... to larger ships and saw its zenith with such tea clippers as "Thermopylae" (Aberdeen 1868) and "Cutty Sark" (Dumbarton 1869). This waterline model of "Scottish ...

This waterline model of "Scottish Maid", complete with wooden sails was built by the first master of the vessel, Captain John Smith, in 1880. This was the first clipper ship to be designed and ...