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jan 1, 1840 - American naval yards begin producing clipper ships

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American naval yards began to produce fast-sailing clipper ships in the 1840s and 1850s, allowing for the rapid transport of small amounts of goods. These were eventually made obsolete by improved steamboats.

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Date:

jan 1, 1840
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~ 186 years ago