In London I saw an impressive ship from 19th century. At that time it was the fastest ship in the world. It took him 3 months to reach Australia from England.
| Name: | Cutty Sark (1869–1895) |
| Namesake: | Cutty-sark |
| Owner: | John "Jock" Willis (1869-1895) |
| Ordered: | 1 February 1869 |
| Builder: | Scott & Linton |
| Cost: | £16,150[1](p196) |
| Laid down: | 1869 |
| Launched: | 22 November 1869 |
| Sponsored by: | Mrs. George Moodie |
| In service: | 16 February 1870 |
It is located near Greenwich Royal Observatory
The ship has been damaged by fire twice in recent years, firstly on 21 May 2007 while undergoing conservation. She was restored and was reopened to the public on 25 April 2012. Secondly, on 19 October 2014 she suffered minor damages in a smaller fire.
Currently people can organise parties and receptions on the board. It is a fantastic possibility..
I had only heard the name of the ship and only learnt its history when we visited. It was interesting.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, yes you are right the history is impressive and the ship nowadays look well
DeleteInteresting! It's a beauty!
ReplyDeletedefinitely it is a beauty
Deletevery neat. here it is a brand of scotch by that name. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never been out to that part of London so it is nice to see your pics, Gosia!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome
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