Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
24-11-2006, 14:01
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Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
I was quite surprised to find when I got out of work the other day that the Cutty Sark (which is just outside where I work) was in pieces (see attachment).
Luckily, it's all part of the massive renovation of both the ship and surrounding area.
Now, I knew about the project to renovate the ship (the department I work for has been running stress simulations on a computer model of the cutty sark as part of this), but I was quite surprised to find they were starting by dismantling the ship..
http://www.cuttysark.org.uk/
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24-11-2006, 14:53
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
She'll re-open in 2008!!! I hope there are no pieces left over when they've finished.
I bet she'll be a magnet for tourists in 2012.
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24-11-2006, 15:32
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
Must look strange seeing her taken apart like that
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24-11-2006, 20:01
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
It's only a boat.
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24-11-2006, 20:06
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
Its a ship not a boat 
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24-11-2006, 20:10
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
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Originally Posted by blackthorn
Its a ship not a boat |
Yes, I know...I just wondered how long it would take for someone to correct me.
Not long at all, as it happens. LOL
EDIT: If they keep taking it apart it will be nothing more than firewood
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24-11-2006, 20:15
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
I remember visiting it quite often when I was a Kid growing up in South London. I hope they put it back together ok.
Is the Gypsy Moth still there?
Simon
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24-11-2006, 20:50
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
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I remember visiting it quite often when I was a Kid growing up in South London. I hope they put it back together ok.
Is the Gypsy Moth still there?
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good question, I've not been there for over 18 years - Stu?
I used to like the brilliant circular lift down to the foot-tunnel
The Cutty Sark is a grand ship & I'm pleased she is being restored, but does look strange with the masts unstepped.
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25-11-2006, 01:25
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
Quote:
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I remember visiting it quite often when I was a Kid growing up in South London. I hope they put it back together ok.
Is the Gypsy Moth still there?
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Gypsy Moth used to be at Greenwich I think, but when i went there a couple of years ago it had been removed for renovation itself...
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25-11-2006, 10:13
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
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Difference being? 
Yay! They must have finally got all the money to start the work!
They where a few £k short last time I was around there! 
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26-11-2006, 12:31
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
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Difference being?
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In the Maritime, ships sail on the surface, submarines (which are boats) sail beneath the surface.
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26-11-2006, 13:17
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
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26-09-2011, 21:48
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
Well, after years, and a lot of money, the Ship is coming together and being slowly unwrapped.
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28-09-2011, 19:53
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
I can't believe its been almost 5 years since this happened.
Lets hope she's up and running by next year.
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28-09-2011, 19:55
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Re: Look what's happened to the Cutty Sark..
She'll be open in time for the olympics.
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