Cutty Sark, Clipper ship museum in Royal Borough of Greenwich, United Kingdom
Description
The Cutty Sark is a restored sailing vessel in Greenwich, raised on a glass structure that exposes the copper-clad hull from below. The deck runs from bow to stern, with masts, rigging, and cargo holds visible throughout the interior spaces where tea and wool were once stored.
History
The ship left the shipyard in 1869 and sailed routes to China carrying tea in its early years. Later, the crew shifted to wool deliveries from Australia until the voyages ended in 1922 and it became an exhibition.
Culture
Families and school groups gather beneath the hull to learn about sailors' daily routines and life on board during voyages. Visitors walk the decks and climb ladders where crew members once worked, experiencing how mariners navigated and managed cargo over weeks at sea.
Practical
Tours and educational sessions take place across multiple levels, including the space beneath the raised hull. Wheelchair users can reach certain areas via ramps, though other sections require stairs and narrow passages through the deck.
Did you know?
The vessel rests above ground level, allowing visitors to walk directly beneath the copper plating. This view from below reveals welding seams, rivets, and the hull construction from a perspective never available at sea.
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