What distinguished the ship known as a clipper?

Question

AThree masts, extra large sail area, projecting bow, narrow streamlined hull

BThree masts, squat extra-sturdy build

CSteam-driven paddlewheels

DTwo masts, extra large sail area, provision for steam power

Select from the options above.

Correct Option: 1  

Explanation:
Three masts, extra large sail area, projecting bow, narrow streamlined hull
The clippers were built for speed, evolved first in American and later in British yards. They were used during the middle of the 19th century, as a comparatively very fast international trade and passenger ship. A dominant impetus for the developments was to beat the other ships out and back with the enormously fashionable tea, and capture the tea trade.