I labeled the ship a steamer in my previous message. I have discovered that the ship indeed was a clipper schooner. The original message was----- "I am searching for the steamship John J Taylor which is supposed to have had a shipwreck somewhere between New Orleans and Tampa, Florida. My husband's ggrandfather was the master of this ship. He died and there were other deaths, so I am told. Whether this ship was lost or simply wrecked I don't know. There is supposed to be a newspaper article which reports the wreck and the loss of Alexander Black and at least one other passenger. The ship was based in Tampa FL. The ship was owned by either the McKay family or the Farris family. This wreck occurred in 1859 or 1860. Any help would be greatly appreciated." I have also learned that the ship was owned by the W. G. Ferris and Son, Tampa FL. I also have another question. Are there lists of Ships masters in Scotland in or around the 1820-1840s in Scotland? Again any help will be appreciated. Margaret Black Mt. Pleasant SC