[Moonman62]

If it were a significant military ship I would be sad, but carrying tea to stain British teeth doesn’t do it for me.

[rlmorel]

It IS absolutely as historic as any warship. Commerce has had as much influence as war, and this vessel was the apogee of sailing ship technology when it came out, much as planes like the Grumman Bearcat and P-51 Mustang were the apex of piston engine aircraft when they were produced.

And a beautiful ship, too. If I understand correctly...it was priceless, the last of its kind.

What a shame.

[SmoothTalker]

“If it were a significant military ship I would be sad, but carrying tea to stain British teeth doesn’t do it for me.”

I think its actually worse because we have a lot of important military ships. This is one of the ships left of its kind and symbolizes an important bit of maritime history.

[Oztrich Boy]

The Cutty Sark and the Thermopylae emerged as the pinnacle of the clipper class. Attracting the best captains and crews, the world was gripped by their head-to-head challenges.

Like the Superbowl, but actually important