[1] Red Rover was modeled after an American War of 1812 blockade runner, Prince de Neufchatel, and was "the first clipper to sail to Canton against the wind.

"[2] The well-known firm of Jardine, Matheson & Co. held shares in the ship beginning in 1832.

[1][3] A second clipper named Red Rover, active in the California trade, was built by Fernald & Pettigrew in 1852.

The Seaman's Bride and Winged Racer which left New York one respectively two days after the Red Rover arrived at San Francisco on May 23.

[5] Red Rover was damaged in the December 26–27, 1853 fire which destroyed the clipper Great Republic.