Emily Reed (ship)

The Emily Reed was a clipper ship built in Medford, Massachusetts in 1853. She was known for her speed and cargo-carrying capabilities, primarily operating on trade routes between the United States and China, as well as to other ports around the world. Like many clipper ships of the era, she was designed for speed to capitalize on the high value of early shipments of tea and other goods. The Emily Reed was often noted in maritime news of the period for her fast passages and successful voyages. Detailed records of her ownership history, specific cargo manifests, and ultimate fate may be found in various maritime archives and historical shipping publications.