Question

This was a fast sailing vessel with sleek hulls and tall sails that shortened

the time of long journeys.
Dreadnought
Clipper Ship
Frigate
Famine

Answer 1

Option B, Clipper Ship, is the right answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

A clipper was a merchant sailing ship which was primarily designed for speed. These ships had a total of three masts and a square rig. The length of these ships was generally narrow.

Britain and America were the main producers of Clipper ships, however, a few were also produced by France, Brazil and the Netherlands. It transported settlers to the west. The speed of Clipper ships was extremely high but they could carry relatively little weight. Consequently, they were used for high-value cargo, for instance, spices, silk and tea.

Answer 2

Option: Clipper Ship

Explanation:

A clipper ship was a type of merchant ship. The Clipper Ship was introduced in the 1840s as a new kind of merchant's vessel by American shipbuilders to help transport cargo in oceans and seas. It had three masts and a square rig. They were fast but carried little weight, and used for high-value cargo, such as spices, tea, and silk.