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Nightlife Travel - The City of Adelaide Clipper
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The "City of Adelaide" is the world's oldest surviving clipper ship, one of only two that survive and one of only three surviving ocean-going ships of composite construction. Built in 1864, it brought passengers and goods between Britain and Australia. During this period, the "Adelaide" played an important part in Australia's immigration. On the return voyages, cargos of wool and copper from Adelaide and Port Augusta were taken to London, along with passengers.
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Manage episode 428995767 series 1251392
The "City of Adelaide" is the world's oldest surviving clipper ship, one of only two that survive and one of only three surviving ocean-going ships of composite construction. Built in 1864, it brought passengers and goods between Britain and Australia. During this period, the "Adelaide" played an important part in Australia's immigration. On the return voyages, cargos of wool and copper from Adelaide and Port Augusta were taken to London, along with passengers.
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