Sovereign of the Seas

She launched into sea in 1852,
And was build by Donald McKay.
She sailed from Honolulu, Hawaii
To New York in a whopping 82 days.

She set the fastest speed ever recorded,
On her second leg voyage for a sailing ship.
She logged in at 22 knots/25 mph,
Over a 24 hour, 400 mile trip.

She loved to sail the open ocean,
Sailing away with the breeze.
She was a Bostonian Clipper Ship,
Named the Sovereign of the seas.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Martin Avatar
March 23, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Another great historical moment captured in the stanzas of your work.
Neal Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 7:50 PM
This is about a clipper ship my dad loves these and has a collection of them. Good job and God Bless You. Love Elizabeth
Neal Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Another educational dedication, Clipper ships are nice to watch sailing the open seas. DN
Gorelick Avatar
March 1, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Thanks for the beautiful hx lesson. What an exciting time that must have been. Once again..youve got a winner. BG
Gass Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM
This is such a beautiful piece, Raul. A wonderful tribute and I agree with Sharon as well! Wonderful write! Love, Robin
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February 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Thanks for this peek into history. I enjoyed it. Keep on writing! Karen
P. Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 6:54 AM
yea... i agree with Sharon!! well said.. loved the old rusty images... wonderful quatrain, Raul !! ~ Arany
Higgins Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 5:53 AM
You write some amazing pieces Raul that makes the mind grow brother.. this piece is well done.
Winter Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 5:08 AM
If I could have learned History this way, I would have been a better student. Nice work Raul! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
February 27, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Raul I loved the flow of this poem as well as the storyline - Very informative - God Bless, MJ
Mckenzie Avatar
February 27, 2009 at 5:41 PM
I love your take on the History and the flow in this poem! Great write! Laura :)
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