Robin Hood was a tea clipper built by Alexander Hall and Sons, in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1856.[2] The ship's best known commander was Capt. Cobb.[1] The ship is remembered for a 107-day passage to San Francisco.

History
United Kingdom
NameRobin Hood
OwnerJ. Wade
BuilderAlexander Hall and Sons, Aberdeen, Scotland
Launched1856
General characteristics
TypeClipper
Tons burthen852 tons
Length204 feet (62 m)
Beam35 feet 1 inch (10.69 m)
Draught21 feet (6.4 m)[1]
Clipper ship sailing card

References

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  1. ^ a b Lubbock, Basil (1921). The Colonial Clippers (2nd ed.). Glasgow: James Brown & Son. pp. ii. OCLC 1750412.
  2. ^ "Sailing Ships: "Robin Hood" (1856)". www.bruzelius.info. Retrieved 3 May 2020.