Ten things you should know about Cutty Sark
Top facts about the world famous tea clipper Cutty Sark.
Why is the ship called Cutty Sark?
Cutty Sark was one of the most famous ships of its day - but what does the name Cutty Sark actually mean?
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The 'golden age' of piracy
The so-called 'golden age' of piracy lasted for less than 50 years - but its history has shaped centuries of pirate stories and myths
History of Cutty Sark
Delve into the fascinating history of Cutty Sark - the record-breaking tea clipper which travelled the globe and visited every major world port
Your memories of Cutty Sark
To celebrate 70 years since Cutty Sark arrived in Greenwich, we want to hear YOUR memories of seeing the ship
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Celebrate 70 years of Cutty Sark in Greenwich
A new display charts how the ship made its final voyage to its Thames-side location
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Book launch: The Gods Smiled by Shirley Baker
Come and celebrate the launch of Shirley Baker's biography at the National Maritime Museum
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Salons in the Queen's House: The business(es) of Black women: Black women, labour and employment in the 18th century
Join researcher Dr Montaz Marché to learn about the experiences of Black women in the 18th-century working world
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Making Waves: Jane Maddocks
Maritime archaeologist Jane Maddocks shares her experiences diving on some of Britain’s most famous wrecks – and why we need to protect our underwater cultural heritage