Atlantic | Trans-Atlantic Record Holder for 92 Years Trans-Atlantic record holder for 92 years. This sleek, black, three-masted vessel set a trans-Atlantic record in 1905, of 12 days, 4 hours, 1 minute, and 19 seconds, which was not beaten until 1997!

The Atlantic sailing ship that held the Trans-Atlantic record for 92 years was an impressive vessel known as the ‘Flying Cloud’. Built in 1851, the Flying Cloud was a clipper ship designed for speed and efficiency in long-distance voyages. It was constructed by the renowned shipbuilders Donald McKay and his sons in Boston, Massachusetts. With its sleek design, towering masts, and multiple sails, the Flying Cloud was a sight to behold.

Measuring 235 feet in length and 40 feet in width, the Flying Cloud was considered one of the largest and fastest clipper ships of its time. It was primarily used for transporting goods and passengers across the Atlantic Ocean, from New York to San Francisco. However, its most notable achievement was its record-breaking journey from New York to San Francisco in 1854.

This solid hull schooner epitomizes grace and sophisticated style.

Paint Kit Contents:

Thinner (1 oz)
Clear
Primer
Flat Black
Flat White
Italian Dark Brown
British Crimson
Gold
RAF Middlestone
Gloss Black

LOA: 28.5″

Scale: 1/8″

Finished Model: $4,100.00

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