In 1849 the discovery of gold in California created a demand for speed that resulted in the creation of the clipper ship--a fast sailing ship with multiple masts and a square rig.
The discovery of gold in California created a demand for speed--a fast sailing ship with multiple masts. This was in 1849. The discovery of gold in California created a demand for speed--a fast sailing ship with a square rig. This was in 1849. This speed resulted in the creation of the clipper ship.