Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark Clipper Ship is a (fast ship sailing XIX c.) British, built in 1869 for transmission line owned by Jock Willis, it is also one of the last ships of this type for the transport of tea and one of the most Quick, putting an end to a long period of development design sailing ships with steam propulsion was before.
He holds several records, the highest rate recorded in the logbook is 17.5 knots (~ 32.4 km / h).
In 1954 he was "discharged" and can be visited in Greenwich until May 2007, when it was almost totally destroyed by a major fire. It was restored and donated to the public on April 25, 2012, is today a major attraction in London.

Dimensions: 82 x 24 x 59 cm