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Thread #101824   Message #2057675
Posted By: Teribus
21-May-07 - 10:54 AM
Thread Name: Cutty Sark fire: what happens now?
Subject: RE: Cutty Sark fire: what happens now?
Clouds and silver linings - I saw on the BBC Scottish news that because of what had happened to the "Cutty Sark" in Greenwich, that the decision to demolish what is left of the "Carrick" (Another Clipper currently rotting away ashore in Irvine, Ayrshire) may be reversed and that she will be "reconstructed" - About time too as it was on that premiss that she was originally shifted from Glasgow all those years ago. I agree with Charlie, one or both should be restored to full sailing condition. Norway, population just around 4.6 million have three full rigged sail training ships, Christian Radich (Clipper); Sorland (Clipper) and Stadsrad Lehmkhul (Jammer). They are of tremedous value to youth groups, are a terrific tourist attraction and are a terrific advertisement for a sea-going nation.