Own a piece of Cutty Sark history

Cutty Sark is the sole surviving tea clipper ship in the world. 

Since arriving in Greenwich in 1954, generations of people have worked to preserve the ship as a living memorial to sailors and seafaring. Today shipkeepers work carefully on the ship, using traditional maritime crafts and techniques that would have been familiar to crews of the past.

Cutty Sark is open to visitors all year around, in all weathers. This inevitably means parts of the ship occasionally need to be repaired. From nuts and bolts to rotten timbers, damaged material is removed and replaced to keep Cutty Sark 'ship shape'. 

But what to do with the pieces that are taken off? Rather than let them go to waste or lie forgotten in storage, we want to share these pieces of maritime history – and give you the chance to be part of Cutty Sark’s preservation. 

We have created a limited-edition series of collectibles, crafted from materials that were removed as part of the ongoing care for Cutty Sark between the 1960s and 2012. 

These items will never be reproduced once the authentic materials are exhausted, making each piece not just a connection to the past but a valuable legacy for the future.

The inaugural ‘Heritage Collection’ features four distinctive categories. The centrepiece Cutty Sark Bolt and Wood Ornament combines nuts and bolts with seasoned timber and Alumbro sheathing from the ship's hull, creating a tactile connection to the ship’s construction.

Home enthusiasts can bring maritime heritage into their daily lives with ceramic tiles that were removed from the ship’s galley, with the manufacturer’s stamp on the reverse. Each one is a conversation starter that connects your space to seafaring history.  

For those seeking timeless wearables, the Jewellery Collection transforms ship materials into elegant maritime-inspired pieces.

The collection also includes refined cufflinks for the discerning collector, offering a subtle way to carry a piece of nautical legend wherever formal occasions may take you.

Owning a piece from this collection means becoming a custodian of maritime heritage. You're not just acquiring a beautiful object; you're preserving the story of human ingenuity, adventure, and the relentless pursuit of speed across the world's oceans.

Bolt and Wood ornaments crafted by Kyeburn in the Cotswolds, England using the bolts and nuts from the hull, teak wood from the monkey fo’c’sle deck and the alumbro sheathing from the hull of Cutty Sark.

Cufflinks crafted by Create Gift Love Ltd in the New Forest, Ringwood, England using the teak wood from the monkey fo’c’sle deck of Cutty Sark.

This isn't just a single release – it's the beginning of an extraordinary two-year journey. The Heritage Collection will unfold gradually, with new products launching throughout the period.  

The extended timeline allows artisans to work respectfully with these unique materials, ensuring that each collectible meets the highest standards worthy of the Cutty Sark name. With each purchase the items are branded with our mark and connected to a Certificate of Authenticity.

Whether you're planning to collect the entire series or seeking that one perfect piece, the rolling release schedule means there's always something new to discover. Every purchase directly supports the ongoing preservation of Cutty Sark, ensuring future generations can experience the world's sole surviving tea clipper in the heart of Greenwich’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

"At Cutty Sark we strive to keep the ship as historically accurate as possible, understanding the ship’s materials, specification and skills required to maintain her over the last 155 years," explains Claire Denham, Conservation Research Advisor at Cutty Sark. "Ensuring we are conserving the ship with her history in mind, when fabric needs to be replaced, research is carried out to identify the best path to restoration."

Don't let this unprecedented opportunity sail away. Join a select group of collectors and history enthusiasts who understand that some treasures are worth more than their weight in gold – they're worth their weight in history.