Cutty Sark by Eleanor Blundell
Cutty Sark
From state-of-the-art Victorian tea clipper to one of the world’s most famous ships, Cutty Sark has led a dramatic life.
Cutty Sark was built in Dumbarton in 1869. Cutty Sark’s first voyage departed London on 15 February 1870, bound for Shanghai. On this outward voyage, the ship carried a general cargo, including wine, spirits and beer and manufactured goods. After successfully reaching China on 31 May, the ship was loaded with 1,305,812 lbs of tea. Following only 25 days in port in Shanghai, the ship sped back to London arriving on 13 October the same year.
Created: 31 March 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Cutty Sark Information
Cutty Sark Address
King William Walk, London SE10 9HT, UK
SE10 9HT
Website: https://www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
Get directionsLocal History around Cutty Sark
There are some historic monuments around including:
Tower of LondonGreenwich PalaceLondon Wall: remains of Roman wall and bastion (4a) at Crutched FriarsPriory and Hospital of St Mary SpitalRoman Bath House, ShadwellLondon Wall: remains of Roman wall, bastions and city gate of Aldgate from 17 Bevis Marks to India StreetLondon Wall: section of Roman wall and bastion beneath Crosswall, No. 1 America Square and Fenchurch Street railway stationLinear Training Fortification, Royal Military RepositoryGreenwich ObservatoryRomano-Celtic temple in Greenwich ParkBonner Hall Bridge, Regent's CanalSite of the launch ways of the SS Great EasternThree Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's LaneLondon Wall: remains of Roman wall and bastion, Goring StreetTower Hill WestMedieval moated manor house, 43m west of Cathay HouseStratford Langthorne Abbey (part of area within precincts), Baker's Row, West HamGreenwich Hospital (RN College)London Wall: remains of medieval and Roman wall extending 75yds (68m) N from Trinity Place to railwayParnell Road BridgePumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnelSecond World War anti-aircraft gun emplacements, BecktonWest Grove, Conduit House, BlackheathQueen's HouseLondon Wall: section from underground railway to Tower Hill GUARDIANSHIPEltham PalaceTudor naval storehouse at Convoys WharfAnglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich Park.
