Game Cock (clipper)

History
United States
Name:	Game Cock
Owner:	Daniel C. Bacon, Boston, MA
Builder:	Samuel Hall, East Boston, MA
Launched:	Dec. 21, 1850
Out of service:	Feb. 1880
Fate:	Condemned Feb. 1880 at the Cape of Good Hope
Notes:	“Designed by Samuel H. Pook or Samuel Hall (disputed)”
General characteristics
Tons burthen:	1391 tons
Length:	200 ft (61 m) LOA
Beam:	40 ft (12 m)
Draft:	22 ft (6.7 m)
Notes:	2 decks

The Game Cock was a clipper ship known for its long sailing life of 29 years and 2 months. Its principal route was the New York to San Francisco run.

A game cock with neck extended served as the ship's figurehead. Game Cock was considered either a medium or extreme clipper. Its materials were similar to the Surprise.

Game Cock sailed between New York City and San Francisco. The ship put in for repairs in Rio de Janeiro in 1851, and made voyages to Bombay in 1851, and Batavia in 1859.

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