Cutty Sark

[Ed]

Although I haven't seen the ship for some time, I was very sorry to see the ship on fire on the news this morning. As a boy, I vividly remember looking into that huge dry dock and then up at those huge masts when my grandad used to take me to Greenwich for the afternoon. And then one day we went on it. It was a bit boring at age 8, I didn't understand the intricacies of marine architecture (he did, he used to design power systems for warships), and I was more interested in my ice cream. But I could still see what a fantastic vessel she was.

Going up in flames - what a sad fate for such a beautiful ship.

[keithd]

last ever tea clipper i believe? shame indeed, going by the pics i've seen i cant see there being any chance of her being salvaged

[arenalife]

It was undergoing a 25 million quid rebuild and half the ship timbers were already removed so at least that's saved, they'll patch it up, it's just a 50 million quid refit now :)

[Alpinestarhero]

I havnt seen the news; has it all burnt?

Such a shame, it was one of the things i wanted to go see this summer :(

Matt

[hovis]

being treated as suspicious by police

[Viney]

Ah, but 50% of the ship was away being restored (Masts, top decking, most of the innards etc), and the 50% left is salvegable. It was mainly the Hull that took the brunt of the fire damage and according to the BBC, there is very slim chance that its savable. I suppose the insurance will pick up the bill.

Sad story though, but Creek road in deptford was empty this morning, leading to a speedy run to work :)

[Biker Biggles]

RIP Cutty Sark.
An icon of it's age.

[Fizzy Fish]

Was really sad to hear about this today - not only is it a loss of a real landmark/piece of history but it's quite important to greenwich and the businesses there as well.

[Ed]

The ship really is beautiful. Shame that Greenwich Council then built a block of council flats next to it:rolleyes:

[jambo]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed they can fix this. I guess you have to ask at what point is so much replaced that it's no longer the original ship? plus how much to repair?

Tell you what though, given the £400 Billion or whatever the bloody olympics are up to now, it'd be a shame not to see it repaired even if the cost was high:-k


Clicky: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6675381.stm

[Biker Biggles]

They should build a fully working replica and race it to Australia and back.
"Set the moonraker and fore stunsls Mr Mate":batman:

[Viney]

Wheres Stingo...oh hold on, hes on the black pearl isnt he? Maybe do a swap?

[northwind]

Very sad :( I went all the way to Greenwich once to see the Gypsy Moth, somehow totally oblivious to the Cutty Sark being there... Very nice surprise. I really hope it can be restored... There does come a point where it's more refurb than original, but still, there's continuity.

[Stingo]

Wheres Stingo...oh hold on, hes on the black pearl isnt he? Maybe do a swap?

Har Har!! Tis a nasty business...I'll wager the powder monkey is to blame - keel hauling's too good for the likes o those!!:smt051

[TEC]

last ever tea clipper i believe?
You would have thought so, but it would appear not (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6676245.stm)

[Pedrosa]

My Papa he like the whisky but no time for old boat that not go sailing. Here in Spain we have Louis Vuiton Cup and dont be think this old boat that all be burnt...do any good in this?

But papa say nice English peoples like live in past and talk much about World Cup winning, Empire build and being able to tell rudey jokes in public.;)

[Ed]

My Papa he like the whisky but no time for old boat that not go sailing. Here in Spain we have Louis Vuiton Cup and dont be think this old boat that all be burnt...do any good in this?

But papa say nice English peoples like live in past and talk much about World Cup winning, Empire build and being able to tell rudey jokes in public.;)

Some people have no soul:rolleyes: :D

[northwind]

You would have thought so, but it would appear not (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6676245.stm)

It basically needs rehulled though, only the frame would remain... So more of a rebuild than a resto. Still, I wish they'd do it. And remast the Unicorn while they're at it.

[pegasus]

gutted ..... the cutty sark was built in my home town... Dumbarton ... a copy of the original blueprint for her was manufactured using copper and brass and hung at the entrance of the cutty sark bar in dumbarton high road for many years as a tribute....anorak mode off.

[stewie]

Its a shame, we went with the kids a couple of years ago to show them London, and had a nice day in Greenwich. But it will be rebuilt because its in London, if it was anywhere else there wouldnt be the funds.