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The Cutty Sark in dry-dock, Falmouth, 1938
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The Cutty Sark in dry-dock, Falmouth, 1938
Photograph showing the clipper ship Cutty Sark in dry-dock at Falmouth in 1938. The ship was being prepared for what was predicted to be her last journey - under tow, to be moored at Greenhithe on the River Thames. Date: 1938
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1938 Clipper Cutty Dock Falmouth Greenhithe Journey Moored Predicted Prepared Sark
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This evocative photograph captures the legendary Cutty Sark clipper ship in dry-dock at Falmouth Harbour in 1938. The Cutty Sark, a symbol of maritime history and British seafaring prowess, was undergoing preparations for what was predicted to be her final journey. The ship, which had once held the record for the fastest tea clipper, was to be towed to Greenhithe on the River Thames, where she would be preserved as a museum ship. Built in 1869, the Cutty Sark had played a significant role in the tea trade between Britain and China, making her voyages in just under 90 days. However, with the advent of steamships, the clipper ships like Cutty Sark were gradually phased out. By the late 1930s, the Cutty Sark was the last surviving tea clipper in the world. The image shows the Cutty Sark in a state of transition, with workers and equipment visible in the dockyard, as the ship was being readied for her tow. The Cutty Sark's distinctive black hull, adorned with intricate carvings and ornate figurehead, stands out against the backdrop of the Falmouth harbour. The ship's sails, which had once carried her across the vast oceans, are now rolled up and secured, a testament to the end of an era. The Cutty Sark's journey from Falmouth to Greenhithe was a significant event in maritime history, and this photograph captures a poignant moment in the ship's final days. Today, the Cutty Sark remains a popular tourist attraction at Greenwich, a reminder of the rich history of seafaring and the golden age of sail.
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