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Uncover the extraordinary life of the celebrated ship

Ahoy and welcome to the Cutty Sark learning blog! Sailing a ship is a tricky business but this blog aims to help explain how sailing ships work and the purpose of some of the tools on board.

Time at sea is by its very nature isolating, and even on a very short voyage a strong sense of community, albeit a temporary one, is often created. Traditions, ritual and celebrations are an important part of ensuring unity and staving off boredom.

Back by popular demand, join us for another fascinating seminar exploring connections between Shakespeare and the sea.

Royal George is a great example of a ship model from the 18th century and provides a fascinating insight into the ship design of the period.

This guide outlines basic information about how to research specific passengers on ships