Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Only In England ~  The world's last surviving tea clipper, The Cutty Sark, was officially re-opened this morning ~ the Queen of England presiding.  The importance of the ship Cutty Sark?  It was considered the fastest tall ship to carry tea from China to London in the 19th Century.

Severely Damaged in a Fire, 2007.  London, England.  The Cutty Sark has been completely restored.
The Cutty Sark was severely damaged in a fire in 2007.  It has been completely restored for the handsome sum of 50 million pounds.  London, England.


Photo:  Wikipedia


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