996 reactions · 306 shares | Cutty Sark turns 150 this year! Delve into the fascinating story of the record-breaking ship that travelled the world. | Royal Museums Greenwich | Facebook

A proper SUN day ☀️ The Cutty Sark is an iconic British sailing ship built in 1869 in Scotland, known as one of the last and fastest clippers ever constructed. It was originally designed for the tea trade with China, racing to bring tea back to London as quickly as possible. Its name comes from a Scottish poem by Robert Burns, in which “Cutty Sark” means short shirt. With the rise of steamships that could pass through the Suez Canal, the Cutty Sark lost its advantage in the tea trade and later b

95K views · 1.3K reactions | Home to the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark & Queen's House gallery | Royal Museums Greenwich | Facebook

404 reactions · 135 shares | We are very excited to announce that Cutty Sark will reopen from 20 July! For a limited time, get a FREE child ticket with every adult.  Here's what you need to know about your visit. Book your tickets online and support our Museum now: https://bit.ly/2VgtsVU And if you have a friend who loves Cutty Sark as much as we do - click the share button! | Royal Museums Greenwich | Facebook