A few more bits on the Flying Cloud. Got these from a Time-Life series on sailing.
The reason the crew felt ill-used is that many were fresh off the NY streets and didn't know what they were getting into when they signed on. The ship ran into a storm and lost some rigging. The mess had to be cleared away before the whole thing came apart, and had to be done now; storm or no storm. In short the new "sailors" were scard shitless. After that, any time they had to work in rough weather the grumbling began. Two of them tried sabotage so Creesy would have to put in to a port where they could jump ship.(didn't work)
During his 4 years on the Flying Cloud Creesy made 5 NY-Frisco runs averaging a litle over 100 days. Included are two 89 day trips.
The fast trip on the maiden voyage was made despite the lost rigging and some very calm days. This is attributed to a phenomenal 3 day passage around Cape Horn due to some superior navigating.
Mrs. Creasy was the navigator on at least the maiden voyage.

Lots of interesting stuff in that Time-Life series. All the way from ancient times to modern liners. Maybe your library has it. 22 volumes I am glad I bought.

Bob Schwarer