Flying Cloud: The True Story of America's Most Famous Clipper Ship and the Woman Who Guided Her

In 1851, Elanor Creesy, in a position almost unheard of for a woman in the mid-nineteenth century, served as the navigator on the maiden voyage of the clipper ship Flying Cloud — traveling from New York to San Francisco in only eighty-nine days. This swift passage set a world record that went unbroken for more than a century. Upon arrival in San Francisco, Flying Cloud became an enduring symbol of a young nation's frontier spirit. Illustrated with original maps and charts as well as historical photographs, David Shaw's compelling narrative captures the drama of this maritime adventure.

• Author
• David W. Shaw

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 336

• Publisher
• Harper Paperbacks

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 978-0-06-093478-1

• EAN
• 9780060934781

• Genres
• history, maritime, biography, womens

• Release date
• 2001