Antelope of Boston
Antelope was a medium clipper built in 1851 in Medford, near Boston, Massachusetts. She sailed in the San Francisco, China, and Far East trades, and was known for her fine finish work and for her crew's escape from pirates. She is often called Antelope of Boston to distinguish her from the extreme clipper Antelope of New York launched in 1852.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | Antelope |
| Owner | William Lincoln and Co., Boston |
| Builder | James. O. Curtis, Medford, MA |
| Launched | November 1851 |
| Acquired | June 1855, sold to New York parties, 1858, owned by J. Morewood & Co., New York |
| Fate | Lost on Discovery Shoal, Paracels Reef, China Sea, Lat 17 N Lon 112 E, en route from Bangkok to China; Abandoned 6 August 1858 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Medium clipper |
| Tons burthen | 587 tons |
| Length | 140 ft (43 m). LOA |
| Beam | 29 ft (8.8 m). |
| Draft | 19 ft (5.8 m). |
| Notes | 2 decks |
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