  Cutty Sark Tall Ship Model
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here to see detailed photos! measures:
22"L x 17"T x 5"W
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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.
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.
After the Second World war the Cutty Sark Clipper 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: |
- Tall Ship Model Measures 16"L x 17"T x 5"W *when including
the very front mast, the actual length of the ship is 22"L
- The Cutty Sark Model Ship is shipped to you fully
assembled and ready for display in your place of business or home
- This wooden tall ship model comes with a solid wood base, a
brass or metal name plate and the history of the ship
- This Cutty Sark model is entirely handmade piece by intricate
piece by skillful and seasoned master craftsmen, using plank on frame
construction
- 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
- Decorative adornments, fixtures, anchors and other intricate details
on this historic model ship are sculpted of metal
- Sails and rigging lines are handmade of exceptional linen
- Our tall ship models are built according to scale through original
plans, pictures and drawings
- The Cutty Sark model ship is carefully inspected for quality and
accuracy numerous timesbefore final packaging
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