Clipper ship Red Jacket: In the ice off Cape Horn, on her pa
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Clipper ship Red Jacket: In the ice off Cape Horn, on her pa
Clipper ship Red Jacket: In the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia, to Liverpool, August 1854. Date c1855. Clipper ship Red Jacket: In the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia, to Liverpool, August 1854. Date c1855
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1854 Cape Clipper Horn Liverpool Passage
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This evocative image captures the Clipper ship Red Jacket bravely navigating through the treacherous waters of the ice off Cape Horn during her voyage from Australia to Liverpool in August 1854. The Red Jacket, a magnificent example of the golden age of sail, was one of many clipper ships that made the perilous journey around the Cape, seeking to beat the winds and currents that could significantly reduce the time it took to complete the long and arduous journey between the two continents. The scene depicted in this photograph is a common one for ships attempting to round the notorious Cape Horn, located at the southern tip of South America. The icy waters and unpredictable weather conditions made this stretch of the voyage particularly challenging, and many a ship and her crew have been lost to the treacherous seas. Despite the risks, the lure of the lucrative trade between Europe, Australia, and the Far East drove many enterprising captains and their crews to brave the waters off Cape Horn. The Red Jacket, with her sleek lines and powerful sails, was well-equipped to face the challenges of the journey, and her successful passage through the ice off Cape Horn would have been a source of great pride for her crew and owners. This photograph, taken around 1855, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was connected by the sea, and the clipper ships were the fastest and most efficient means of transportation across vast distances. The Red Jacket, with her determined crew and unyielding spirit, stands as a testament to the ingenuity, courage, and resilience of those who dared to take on the challenges of the high seas.
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