Ganges (clipper)

History
United States
NameGanges
OwnerW.S. Bullard, Boston
BuilderHugh R. McKay, East Boston
Launched1854
United Kingdom
AcquiredMay 1863
General characteristics
Class & typeClipper
Tons burthen1254 tons
Length192 ft (59 m)
Beam39 ft (12 m)
Draft23 ft (7.0 m)

Ganges was an 1854 clipper ship built by Hugh R. McKay in East Boston. Although she was famed for a race with Flying Cloud and Bald Eagle, the race actually never took place.