The Ship "Oriental", of New York, 1850. Creator: Unknown. The Ship "Oriental", of New York, 1850. Creator: Unknown

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The Ship "Oriental", of New York, 1850. Creator: Unknown. The Ship "Oriental", of New York, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Ship "Oriental", of New York, 1850. Arrival of the first American clipper at West India Docks in London, after the alteration in the Navigation Laws. She...was built for the China trade...she sailed from New York on her first voyage the 14th September, 1849...A period of fourteen months and nineteen days has elapsed...since which time she has sailed 67, 000 miles...The above facts are taken from the log-book, by permission of Capt T. D. Palmer, by Mr. J. Spiller, of Wapping. We should add that the Oriental brings about 1600 tons of tea at £6 per ton, whilst all the ships loading at Whampoa [in China] at the same time only got £3 10s. The bulk of her cargo is consigned to three firms of the highest eminence...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print depicts the historic arrival of the American clipper ship, The Ship Oriental, at the West India Docks in London in 1850. The exact creator of this image remains unknown, but it was published in the Illustrated London News, making it an invaluable record of this significant maritime event. The Ship Oriental was built in New York for the lucrative China trade and set sail on her maiden voyage on September 14, 1849. After an impressive journey of fourteen months and nineteen days, covering an astonishing 67,000 miles, she finally reached her destination. The logbook details of this voyage were obtained by J. Spiller of Wapping, with the permission of Captain T. D. Palmer. The Oriental brought approximately 1,600 tons of tea, priced at £6 per ton, making it a highly profitable venture. This was a considerable improvement over the other ships loading at Whampoa during the same period, which only managed to secure tea at £3 10s per ton. The majority of the cargo was consigned to three esteemed British firms, further emphasizing the commercial significance of this voyage. This print, published in the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the vibrant maritime history of the 19th century. It showcases the power and efficiency of American clipper ships, which revolutionized the transportation of goods across the globe. The Ship Oriental's arrival in London marked a turning point in the global tea trade and solidified the United States' position as a major player in international commerce.

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