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  Cutty Sark Tall Ship Model
Click here to see detailed photos! measures:
34"L x 23"T x 12"W
Given a name that was to become renowned throughout the seafaring world, and
destined to win a place in the hearts of British seamen ~ second only to Nelson's
own immortal HMS Victory ~ was the Cutty Sark. The Cutty Sark is the most famous
tea clipper built, and is the only one to survive.
She was launched at Dumbarton on the River Clyde, Scotland, in 1869. The name
Cutty Sark comes from Robert Burns' poem, Tam O'Shanter; Tam meets a group of
witches, most of whom are ugly, but for Nannie, who is young and beautiful and
is described as wearing only a "cutty sark", i.e., a short chemise or shirt.
The ship's figurehead is a representation of this witch. The Cutty Sark's sleek
lines and enormous area of sail made her the fastest ship in the race via the
Cape of Good Hope for the then particularly money-spinning tea trade with China.
After the Second World war the Cutty Sark again became surplus and eventually
she was towed to Greenwich and placed in a specially constructed dry dock in
1954. After a lot of restoration work she was opened to the public in 1957.
Since then more than thirteen million people have visited her.
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Description: |
- Ship Measures 32"L x 23"T x 12"W *when including
the very front mast, the actual length of the ship is 34"L
- The Cutty Sark clipper ship model is shipped to
you fully assembled and ready for display in your home, office
or place of business
- This wooden clipper ship model comes with a solid wood base,
a brass or metal name plate and a brief history of the ship's
signifigance
- This Cutty Sark tall ship model is entirely handmade piece
by intricate piece by skillful and experienced master craftsmen, using
plank on frame construction - no kits are used
- We only use the highest quality woods in constructing our museum
quality clipper model ships
- The following rare woods used to build our tall ship models
were subjected to severe conditioning (put over fire & sun dried), to
ensure your model will withstand any climate and thus, preventing
the wood from becoming twisted or fractured:
Ebony, English Sycamore, Rosewood, Black Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Yellow
Wood & Jack Wood
- Adornments, anchors and other ornamentation on this historic model
ship are sculpted of metal
- Sails are handmade of fine linen and rigging lines vary in
weight, thickness and color
- Our wooden model ships are built according to scale through
original plans, pictures and drawings
- The Cutty Sark tall ship model is carefully inspected
for quality and accuracy numerous times before packaging
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|  Model Ship Display Case for up to 38"L ShipOver time, dust and dirt particles can damage your model ship and become impossible to clean. We recommend that you protect your treasured model ship from dust and dirt with our cherry display case, specially made for museum quality collectable ships.
| |  Table Top Model Ship Display Case for up to 38"L ShipsThe intricate details that make your model ship unique and valuable, are difficult to clean and often can be damaged if not done properly. We recommend that you protect your treasured model ship with our table top cherry display case.
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