Lammermuir (1856 clipper)
Lammermuir, named for the Lammermuir Hills, was a tea clipper designed by William Pile. She was the first clipper owned by Jock Willis Shipping Line. She was a fast sailer, being the second ship home in the 1858-59 tea season.: 103–104 She was a favourite of John Willis senior.: 56–58
Lammermuir, built in 1856. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Lammermuir |
| Namesake | Lammermuir Hills |
| Owner | John Willis |
| Port of registry | London |
| Builder | Michael Byers & Co, Monkwearmouth |
| Launched | 8 January 1856 |
| Completed | 20 February 1856 |
| Identification | UK official number 13717 |
| Fate | Wrecked 31 December 1863 |
| Notes | designed by William Pile |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Tea clipper |
| Tonnage | 952 NRT |
| Length | 178.0 ft (54.3 m) |
| Beam | 34.0 ft (10.4 m) |
| Depth | 22.0 ft (6.7 m) |
| Sail plan | full-rigged ship |
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