In 1869 John Willis, a ship owner and ship's captain from London, commissioned the building of the clipper CUTTY SARK in order to beat the THERMOPYLAE (built one year before) in the "tea race". The name CUTTY SARK is of Scottish origin and means "short shirt". The figurehead is a witch called Nannie.
Under 1877 the full-rig ship sailed almost exclusively as a tea dipper on the China route and she frequently achieved speeds of up to 17 knots. Then from 1877 onwards the CUTTY SARK served mainly in the Australian wool trade.
In 1895 she was sold to a Lisbon based company called J.A. Ferreira and her name was also changed to FERREIRA. However, she was more often referred to as EL PEQUINA CAMISOLA, the Portuguese for "short shirt".
Dimensions: 82l x 18w x 58h
- All these models are entirely handmade piece by piece, using the traditional plank on frame method (carvel). Many taking 100’s of hours to complete.
- Extensive research has been done using various sources such as drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual ship or boat.
- All timbers are kiln dried thus ensuring no future twisting or splitting.
- Resin applied to inside of model to ensure full moisture barrier
- NO PLASTIC USED!! (apart from clear windscreens on power boats)
- Comprise brass and bronze fittings
- Authentic looking wooden pulleys & hand tied rigging
DELIVERY
All prices include delivery within the North Island. Please contact us for a quote for freight outside of the North Island.
