Baltimore clipper

noun

1. a small, fast American sailing vessel of the early 19th century, having a sharp hull form and two masts with a pronounced rake and carrying a brig or schooner rig.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Baltimore clipper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

Move forward to 1977, as part of a revitalization effort of the Inner Harbor, the idea was to re-create one of these famous vessels, a Baltimore Clipper.

From Slate

I am one of the two captains of the Pride of Baltimore II, which is a War of 1812–era re-creation of what’s called a Baltimore Clipper.

From Slate

The 129-foot Baltimore clipper is a replica of a slave ship seized by African captives in 1839.

From Washington Times

The 129-foot Baltimore clipper, which is now in Mystic Seaport for maintenance and repairs, is a symbol of America’s early anti-slavery movement.

From Washington Times

Later, Snowden’s son-in-law, Horace Capron, created more room in order to turn out canvas duck used on Baltimore Clipper ship sails and Conestoga wagon covers.

From Washington Post