Taitsing (clipper)

The British clipper Taitsing (Great Arrow) off Hong Kong
History
United Kingdom
NameTaitsing
Owner
  • Findlay & Longmuir, Greenock; 1865-1876
  • James Findlay, Greenock; 1876-1880
  • Robert D Willis, London; 1880-1883
BuilderCharles Connell & Co, Glasgow
Launched25 July 1865
FateSank 20 September 1883
NotesArrived fifth in The Great Tea Race of 1866
General characteristics
Class & typeClipper
Tonnage815 NRT
Length192 ft
Beam31.5 ft
Depth20.1 ft
Sail planFull-rigged ship

Taitsing was a famous British tea clipper.

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