{"product_id":"wooden-cutty-sark-model-ship-british-clipper-replica-16cm","title":"Wooden Cutty Sark Model Ship: British Clipper Replica (16cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensions of 16cmx16cmx4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutty Sark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cutty Sark is a British clipper ship that was built in 1869 for the China tea trade.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is one of the last remaining tea clippers and is considered one of the fastest sailing ships ever built.\u003cbr\u003e\nConstruction and Design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ship was designed by Hercules Linton and built by the Scottish shipbuilding firm of Scott \u0026amp; Linton in Dumbarton, Scotland.\u003cbr\u003e\nCutty Sark is known for its sleek design and tall masts, making it well-suited for speed.\u003cbr\u003e\nTea Trade:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cutty Sark primarily operated in the tea trade, transporting tea from China to London.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt faced fierce competition with other clipper ships during the \"tea races\" of the late 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed Record:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cutty Sark set several speed records during its active years, with notable voyages completing the journey from China to London in record time.\u003cbr\u003e\nLater Years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs steamships began to replace sailing vessels, the Cutty Sark was eventually repurposed for the wool trade from Australia to England.\u003cbr\u003e\nPreservation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ship was preserved as a museum ship and is permanently dry-docked in Greenwich, London.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cutty Sark underwent an extensive restoration after a fire in 2007, and it reopened to the public in 2012.\u003cbr\u003e\nMuseum Display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Cutty Sark serves as a popular tourist attraction and museum, showcasing the history of the ship and the age of sail.\u003cbr\u003e\nIconic Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the distinctive features of the Cutty Sark is that it was built with a composite construction, combining iron frames with wooden planking.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cutty Sark remains a symbol of the \"Golden Age of Sail\" and is a testament to the craftsmanship and design of 19th-century clipper ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✈Shipping:\u003cbr\u003e\nAll items are shipped via mail with tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping usually takes :\u003cbr\u003e\n- EU: up to 2-4 business days;\u003cbr\u003e\n- US\/CA: up to 3-5 business days\u003cbr\u003e\n-AUS:up to 4-7 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to contact me with any questions\u003cbr\u003e\nShop with confidence!\u003cbr\u003e\nSincerly,\u003cbr\u003e\nARTS E\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Objeva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665656234121,"sku":"ETSYNEW-0039","price":52.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/2566\/7977\/files\/il_fullxfull.5684842945_2lqy.jpg?v=1784710490","url":"https:\/\/objeva.com\/products\/wooden-cutty-sark-model-ship-british-clipper-replica-16cm","provider":"Objeva","version":"1.0","type":"link"}