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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Date: 3/23/2009 11:28:00 PM
Another great historical moment captured in the stanzas of your work.
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Date: 3/4/2009 7:50:00 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
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Date: 3/4/2009 2:34:00 PM
Another educational dedication, Clipper ships are nice to watch sailing the open seas. DN
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Date: 3/1/2009 10:33:00 AM
Thanks for the beautiful hx lesson. What an exciting time that must have been. Once again..youve got a winner. BG
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Date: 2/28/2009 5:12:00 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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Date: 2/28/2009 10:43:00 AM
Thanks for this peek into history. I enjoyed it. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 2/28/2009 6:54:00 AM
yea... i agree with Sharon!! well said.. loved the old rusty images... wonderful quatrain, Raul !! ~ Arany
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Date: 2/28/2009 5:53:00 AM
You write some amazing pieces Raul that makes the mind grow brother.. this piece is well done.
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Date: 2/28/2009 5:08:00 AM
If I could have learned History this way, I would have been a better student. Nice work Raul! Love, Shar
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Date: 2/27/2009 6:42:00 PM
Raul I loved the flow of this poem as well as the storyline - Very informative - God Bless, MJ
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Date: 2/27/2009 5:41:00 PM
I love your take on the History and the flow in this poem! Great write! Laura :)
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