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| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | Game Cock |
| Owner | Daniel C. Bacon,Boston, MA |
| Builder | Samuel Hall,East Boston, MA |
| Launched | Dec. 21, 1850 |
| Out of service | Feb. 1880 |
| Fate | Condemned Feb. 1880 at theCape of Good Hope |
| Notes | “Designed by Samuel H. Pook or Samuel Hall (disputed)” |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 1391 tons |
| Length | 200 ft (61 m) LOA |
| Beam | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Draft | 22 ft (6.7 m) |
| Notes | 2 decks[1] |
TheGame Cock was aclipper ship known for its long sailing life of 29 years and 2 months.[1] Its principal route was theNew York toSan Francisco run.
A game cock with neck extended served as the ship'sfigurehead.Game Cock was considered either a medium orextreme clipper,[2] Its materials were similar to theSurprise.[3]
It was built by S. Hall of East Boston, after being commissioned by Captain Daniel C. Bacon, a retired sailor and successful merchant.[4]
Game Cock sailed betweenNew York City andSan Francisco. The ship put in for repairs inRio de Janeiro in 1851, and made voyages toBombay in 1851, andBatavia in 1859.[2]
In the mid-1860s the ship was bought by Robert L. Taylor and others of New York.[4]
The ship was condemned in 1880, at theCape of Good Hope.[4]
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