Cutty Sark, Greenwich 1959
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This authentic 1950s colour photograph captures the legendary tea clipper Cutty Sark shortly after it was opened to the public in Greenwich. Taken in 1959, the image shows the ship’s intricate rigging and majestic hull resting in its specially constructed dry dock. In the foreground, a white sign on a stone terrace informs visitors of the “LAST BOAT TO WESTMINSTER TODAY,” highlighting the vessel’s role as a major post-war tourist attraction along the Thames. The composition includes a view through metal railings towards the historic Greenwich waterfront, with a white planter and wooden stool adding a quiet, observational quality to the scene. This archival print is a meticulous record of London’s maritime heritage and serves as a significant document of the ship’s early years as a museum. It is an ideal resource for historical research, editorial use, or to print for yourself as a unique gift for those who admire classic sailing ships and the history of the Thames.
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