Shooting Star was an extreme clipper built in 1851 near Boston, in Medford, Massachusetts.

She was the first "real clipper"[clarification needed] to be built in Medford, and sailed in the San Francisco, China, and Far East trades.

[2] The frames were made of white oak, with planking of Southern pine.

[3] Shooting Star was partially dismasted on its maiden voyage was from Boston to San Francisco, and had to put in at Rio for repairs, completing its voyage in 124 days.

The second voyage from Boston to San Francisco was faster, with a time of 105 days.