Lammermuir was an extreme clipper ship built in 1864 by Pile, Spence and Company of West Hartlepool for John "Jock" "White Hat" Willis & Son, London.

Lammermuir was built at Swanson Dock in West Hartlepool, launching her on 23 July 1864 and completing her on 2 February 1865.

Hudson Taylor recalled the most perilous time in the voyage: The appearance of things was now truly terrific.

The roar of the water, the clanging of chains, the beating of the dangling masts and yards, the sharp smack of the torn sails made it almost impossible to hear any orders that might be given.In 1873 Lammermuir left London for Adelaide, but without the all-important tool chest for her ship's carpenter.

The captain of Orient bet Willis that he would overtake Lammermuir before it crossed the Equator to transfer the chest at sea, which he did.