In the 16th century, explorers’ sailing ships were the backbone of the Age of Exploration, enabling voyages across vast oceans to discover new lands, establish trade routes, and map the unknown world.

Standing on the decks of the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain can make you feel like a Jack Tar from the golden age of sail — minus the scurvy. But don’t be fooled when the ships dock at ...

And grand she certainly is, with her 42 sails made from 56,000 square feet of material, Royal Clipper holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest square rig sailing ship in the world.