Korea’s first clipper finally sets sail

An interesting article from JoongAng Ilbo about a large sailing yacht once owned by an unnamed American Mafia boss. The yacht was in Korea for modifications, when the Mafiosa was arrested and sent to prison.  The boat was purchased by a Korean who named her Koreana and intends to use her to teach students about the sea.

The Koreana is said to be the first “clipper” in Korea. Fortunately the articles defines what it means by “clipper”:

What differentiates a clipper from a yacht is the length of the vessel and the number of masts it has. Ships with a length of over 60 feet (about 18.3 meters) and more than two masts are considered clippers. Because clippers are expensive to maintain and a large crew is needed to raise and drop the anchor, they are generally considered to be a ship for the wealthy.

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