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Top things to do at Cutty Sark
From the dizzy height of the main mast to the surprises below deck, step aboard and discover the best Cutty Sark has to offer
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How Cutty Sark came to Greenwich
The historic tea clipper is one of the most famous sights along the River Thames. But why was Greenwich chosen as Cutty Sark's final home?
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The loss of the SS Freshfield
Our archives hold a small collection of papers related to David Lawson, master of a cargo steamer that disappeared in 1905 after leaving the coast of America to return to Europe. They offer clues on what became of SS Freshfield on its journey home.
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The Afterlives of Slaving Vessels
Learn more about the afterlives of slaving vessels with Caird Research Fellow Dr Richard Anderson
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How to make a log line
Learn how to make your own log line and measure speed in knots!
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The Great Storm of 1703
The Great Storm of 1703 wreaked havoc across southern Britain, and it remains one of the worst storms in British recorded history.