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Last of clippers may race yachts in Spain race
June news reports a possible return to action for the Benjamin F. Packard, the last wooden clipper on the Atlantic coast, with talk of entering the forthcoming King Alfonso sponsored race to Spain. If sold, the ship faces junking amid interest from Neptune Association leaders and former captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Spain
Alfonso
Sceptune Association
Sea ‘Captains’ ‘Club
Am TL Por
Benjamin F. Packard
John F. Milton
New York
Neptune Association
Benjamin FP
Packard
Max Williams
Curio
Seattle
Bath
Maine
Liverpool
San Francisco
Capé
America
Whitehall
Benjamin I. Packard
Golden Gate
Jim Desmond
Warewell
GC. W. Richardson
Gant
L. K. Chase
Snug Harbor
Westfield & Ballou
Galloway Club
Waterloo