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Clipper Ship Flying Cloud - Blueprint ABD Jigsaw Puzzle
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Clipper Ship Flying Cloud - Blueprint ABD Jigsaw Puzzle
This striking blue-print style poster depicts the historic American clipper ship Flying Cloud, a vessel celebrated for its remarkable speed and graceful design. Built in 1851 in East Boston by famed shipbuilder Donald McKay, the ship represented the pinnacle of clipper ship engineering during the golden age of sailing commerce. The white linework against the deep blue background resembles traditional engineering blueprints, giving the image a technical yet artistic quality.
The illustration reveals the ship’s elegant hull and towering three-mast rig. Each mast carried multiple yards supporting large square sails, while an intricate network of rigging lines stabilised the masts and controlled sail positions. This complex arrangement allowed the Flying Cloud to capture powerful ocean winds and maintain exceptional speeds over long distances. Clippers were specifically designed for fast trade routes, transporting valuable cargo such as tea, silk, and goods associated with the California Gold Rush.
Owned by the New York shipping company Grinnell, Minturn & Co., the Flying Cloud became famous for its record-breaking voyage from New York City to San Francisco in 1854. The journey took only 89 days and 8 hours, setting a sailing record that stood for many years and showcasing the incredible performance of clipper ships navigating the long route around Cape Horn.
Measuring roughly 225 feet in length and displacing about 1,782 tons, the Flying Cloud combined size, strength, and speed in a beautifully balanced design. This poster-style blueprint captures both the technical sophistication and historical significance of one of the most celebrated sailing ships ever built.
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By j.19 February 2026 • Verified Purchase
Puzzle, 40.64 cm x 50.8 cm, 520 pieces
I love snail mail! And the puzzle was fun to work.
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By Lorna H.26 July 2020 • Verified Purchase
Puzzle, 40.64 cm x 50.8 cm, 520 pieces
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Excellent product, I have been to Positano and my hotel features in the jigsaw so it was special for me. The quality is fantastic and is beautiful when finished. The one thing that could be improved would be a A4 or bigger actual picture of the jigsaw not just the tiny picture on the lid of the box, I have to use a magnifying glass. This is my third puzzle from zazzle and I am now going the send my own picture of Switzerland to be made into a puzzle. Very satisfied a little darker than appeared on the web site.
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By S.14 May 2020 • Verified Purchase
Puzzle, 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm, 110 pieces
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Nice presented.
Pieces are thick which are long lasting. The printing colour was okIt will print the equivalent quality of what you provide to them.
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