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'''Cutty Sark''' the last tea clipper. She is a world famous ship. At present at the dry dock at [[Greenwich]], [[London]], [[England]]. The name came from the garment worn by the witch Nannie in Robert Burns's poem Tam O'Shanter.  
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'''Cutty Sark''' the last tea clipper. She is a world famous ship. At present at the dry dock at [[Greenwich]], [[London]], [[England]]. The name came from the garment worn by the witch Nannie in [[Robert Burns]]'s poem Tam O'Shanter.  
    
== History ==
 
== History ==
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On November 22, 1869, a beautiful little clipper ship was launched from Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The Cutty Sark was destined for the tea trade, from China to London. She was built for John 'Jock' Willis, a sailing ship master. The ship was designed by Hercules Linton. [http://www.seagifts.com/cuttysark.html CUTTY SARK History]  
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On November 22, 1869, a beautiful little clipper ship was launched from Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The Cutty Sark was destined for the tea trade, from [[China]] to [[London]]. She was built for John 'Jock' Willis, a sailing ship master. The ship was designed by [[Hercules Linton]]. [http://www.seagifts.com/cuttysark.html CUTTY SARK History]  
     
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