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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]]. | '''Cutty Sark''' the last tea clipper. She is a world famous ship. At present at the dry dock at [[Greenwich]], [[London]], [[England]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | 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. | + | 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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== Fire == | == Fire == | ||
| − | 21st May 2007, a devastating fire swept through the Cutty Sark, at Greenwich. The fire was extinguished by the London Fire Brigade. | + | 21st May 2007, a devastating fire swept through the Cutty Sark, at Greenwich. The fire was extinguished by the London Fire Brigade. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 03:49, May 22, 2007
Cutty Sark the last tea clipper. She is a world famous ship. At present at the dry dock at Greenwich, London, England.
History
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. CUTTY SARK History
Fire
21st May 2007, a devastating fire swept through the Cutty Sark, at Greenwich. The fire was extinguished by the London Fire Brigade.
External links
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