Shows the historical development of water transportation by sail power, describing the role of such ships in discovering new lands, mapping the globe, and linking together the people of the world. Discusses the importance of the clipper ship in the early economic life of the United States. Includes re-enactments, drawings and archival film.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009399
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Discoveries in geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Voyages and travels
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Sailing ships
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Norway
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Transportation - Social aspects
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → International trade - History
History → Trade routes - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)