Golden State was an extreme[2][3] clipper ship built by Jacob Aaron Westervelt in 1852[4] in New York City and launched on January 10, 1853.

She left New York City on her maiden voyage on February 8, bound for San Francisco under the command of Captain L. F. Doty.

All three of her topsails were carried away on February 10, forcing her to put into Rio de Janeiro for repairs, departing on April 6 and reaching her destination on July 12.

Golden State left New York City on May 25, 1854, reached San Francisco on September 28, departed on October 14 and arrived at Shanghai 42 days later.

[2] Golden State began her last voyage as an American ship on January 18, 1883, departing New York City for Anjer.