====== Clipper ======

A clipper is a 3-4 masted sailing ship designed for speed and cargo, with a narrower beam than a [[light galleon]] and a longer keel than a [[heavy galleon]].  Clippers have a considerable displacement, capable of carrying large cargos vast distances at great speeds.  They are considered the ultimate in sailing vessels, and are often well armed to prevent piracy.

===== Merchant Clipper =====

**Size:** 280 ft length, 40ft beam, 21ft draft\\
**Propulsion:** 1,300 square yards of sail on three masts\\
**Speed:** 12 knots, 138 miles per 10h day, 331 miles round-the-clock sailing.\\
**Crew:** 41.\\
**Cargo:** 2,500 tons.\\
**Hull:** 10 inches of cedar.\\
**Deck:** 8 inches of cedar.\\
**Mast:** 200 feet from the water line.\\
**Weapons:** 4 light ballistae.\\
**Ship Qualities:** Oceanic, Merchant\\
**Flag:** N/A\\
**Cost and Construction Time:** 42,000gp; 1 year, 3 weeks.\\

===== Runner Clipper =====

**Size:** 210 ft length, 35ft beam, 20ft draft\\
**Propulsion:** 1,800 square yards of sail on three masts\\
**Speed:** 22 knots, 253 miles per 10h day, 608 miles round-the-clock sailing.\\
**Crew:** 121.\\
**Cargo:** 1,250 tons.\\
**Hull:** 8 inches of cedar.\\
**Deck:** 8 inches of cedar.\\
**Mast:** 200 feet from the water line.\\
**Weapons:** 4 light ballistae.\\
**Ship Qualities:** Oceanic, Runner\\
**Flag:** N/A\\
**Cost and Construction Time:** 42,000gp; 1 year, 3 weeks.\\