Champion of the Seas
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Champion of the Seas
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Champion of the Seas was the second largest clipper ship destined for the Liverpool, England - Melbourne, Australia passenger service. Champion was ordered by James Baines of the Black Ball Line from Donald McKay. She was launched 19 April 1854 and was abandoned 3 January 1877, off Cape Horn. Champion of the Seas set a record for the fastest day's run in 24 hours: 465 nautical miles (861 km) noon to noon 10–11 December 1854 under the command of Captain Alexander Newlands. This record stood until
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19th-century English clipper ship
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champion_of_the_Seas
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2023-07-29T13:17:39Z
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