The Cutty Sark is a ship, and more especially, a Tea Clipper. She was built for speed; even in the past time was money. She was one of the fastest of this type of boat ever built, but like some many other things, her record breaking speed was soon overtaken by steamships.
One of the things I liked about the ship was its copper bottom - the underside of the ship was completely covered in copper to prevent rot and damage from marine creatures. This form of protection worked very well - in fact it became a byword for reliability! Today, we still talk of things being copper bottomed.
This sign also made me smile - talk about coals to Newcastle!
She's quite a vessel although I did not see her as close and personal, or maybe more so as she was moored outside.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, Stewart.
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Irma
Interesting shots
ReplyDeleteAnd "large quantities of beer and spirits to Australia." :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully crafted copper surface.....love shot from beneath....brilliant!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Ruby
Cool shots, what neat views of the ship. Isn't Cutty Sark a whiskey?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day and the week ahead!
Altijd goed om terug te kijken naar mooie dingen uit het verleden.
ReplyDeleteit makes me think of the scotch that is named for it.
ReplyDeleteWau, another beautiful pictures from the ship! I like it!
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Hugs Riv
Nice post and photos, Stewart! I like the view from below.
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of angle for these photos. A different view. Not sure why they thought Australia might want alcohol!
ReplyDeleteFun post and wonderful pics as always, Stewart!! Love the views from the ship!! Have a great new week!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting.
ReplyDeleteCool place to visit.
Interesting photos. The beer and spirits must have been her most important cargo. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've heard the name, interesting to see the ship itself and the restoration process.
ReplyDeleteGreat perspective in the shots. have a great week.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, I like metallic effects very much.
ReplyDeleteRegards from Germany
Christine
Lovely...
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of copper. I like the view from below the hull.
ReplyDeletesuch a cool shot, and angle of view for the last one!
ReplyDeleteThat is one HUGE ship! What an impressive sight it must have been in real life! Love the use of copper, and your explanation.
ReplyDeleteSomething new to learn every day. Great crafts!
ReplyDeleteWonderful series Stewart! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)
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