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University of Illinois: Early Trade With China: The China Trade 1830 1860 [Pdf]
In the years following the American Revolution, speed was the most important consideration for any ship even if it came at the expense of cargo space. Sailing ships tended to be small and swift so that they could outrun and outmaneuver...