FROM AMERICA'S GREATEST SAILING SHIPS , Plate Collection . A collection of eight porcelain plates . Plate number 2875B A Limited Edition created exclusively for the Hamilton Collection 1987 HC . The great Republic by renowned marine artist Tom Freeman . A dream come true for shipwright Donald
McKay , the Great Republic was built in East Boston in 1853 , and was the largest clipper ship , ever build . She is shown here , on Christmas Day , of the same year, hours before being destroyed by fire in New York Harbor. Plate is in super condition and can be hanged . BS