<p>Built in Dumbarton in 1869, Cutty Sark was one of the fastest vessels in the world.  Originally constructed to import tea from China, she quickly switched to the international wool trade and, for ten years, she held the Britain-to-Australia speed record.
These days, she sits in dry dock on the Thames in Greenwich, where she has become one of London’s most iconic landmarks.
Michael John explores the world’s most famous clipper ship.</p>

Built in Dumbarton in 1869, Cutty Sark was one of the fastest vessels in the world. Originally constructed to import tea from China, she quickly switched to the international wool trade and, for ten years, she held the Britain-to-Australia speed record. These days, she sits in dry dock on the Thames in Greenwich, where she has become one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Michael John explores the world’s most famous clipper ship.

Boat Radio – Tales of the Thames – Cutty Sark

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Fantastic talk shows for boat owners, world cruisers, sailing enthusiasts, professional yacht crews and armchair adventurers everywhere. You can hear compelling tales and inspiring stories from often ordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things, plus there's plenty of practical advice and an indelible streak of marine conservation. The Boat Radio story continues with Carolyn Shearlock at The Boat Galley.

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