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Thread #101824   Message #2058004
Posted By: Rowan
21-May-07 - 07:14 PM
Thread Name: Cutty Sark fire: what happens now?
Subject: RE: Cutty Sark fire: what happens now?
You may be correct Teribus, but I seem to recall a recent program on Oz telly which asserted Cutty Sark had the fastest passage from Lands End to Sydney (~63 days?). She also had the fastest return, in the last head-to-head race with Thermoplylae, which went via the Horn. Sydney - Horn, 23 days; Horn - London, 50 days.

I suspect there will be quite a push to raise funds for restoration and, should anyone be interested in suggesting possible names for the campaign, I'll offer
"Give your shirt for the Cutty Sark!"

Cheers, Rowan