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:
Bonner Hall Bridge, Regent's CanalLondon Wall: section of Roman wall and bastion beneath Crosswall, No. 1 America Square and Fenchurch Street railway stationSecond World War anti-aircraft gun emplacements, BecktonLondon Wall: remains of Roman wall and bastion, Goring StreetGreenwich PalaceLondon Wall: section from underground railway to Tower Hill GUARDIANSHIPRoman Bath House, ShadwellEltham PalaceAnglo-Saxon cemetery in Greenwich ParkStratford Langthorne Abbey (part of area within precincts), Baker's Row, West HamParnell Road BridgeGreenwich ObservatoryLondon Wall: remains of Roman wall, bastions and city gate of Aldgate from 17 Bevis Marks to India StreetSite of the launch ways of the SS Great EasternLinear Training Fortification, Royal Military RepositoryThree Colt Bridge, Gunmaker's LaneTower of LondonTower Hill WestLondon Wall: remains of Roman wall and bastion (4a) at Crutched FriarsPumping engine house for Brunel's Thames tunnelGreenwich Hospital (RN College)London Wall: remains of medieval and Roman wall extending 75yds (68m) N from Trinity Place to railwayMedieval moated manor house, 43m west of Cathay HouseWest Grove, Conduit House, BlackheathTudor naval storehouse at Convoys WharfPriory and Hospital of St Mary SpitalRomano-Celtic temple in Greenwich ParkQueen's House.
