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

Cutty Sark was one of the most famous ships of its day - but what is the origin of the name 'Cutty Sark'? | Royal Museums Greenwich

Cutty Sark was launched on this day in 1869. She was built for speed and became known as the fastest ship of her day. Learn more about the ship's rich history: http://bit.ly/CuttySark149 | Royal Museums Greenwich

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

Visit Cutty Sark, the celebrated historic sailing ship and fastest of its time. Now an award-winning visitor attraction in Greenwich, London. | Royal Museums Greenwich

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. | Royal Museums Greenwich