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About Exploring the History of the Cutty Sark | Lloyd’s Register Foundation

The Cutty Sark remains the fastest sail-powered cargo ship to have ever traversed the world’s major trading routes in the late 19th Century. Behind this symbol of Britain’s global empire, is a much deeper history, one of service and enterprise which the Lloyd’s Register Foundation seeks to illuminate within its unique and fascinating archive. In this video, Dan Snow meets Max Wilson and Zach Schieferstein, who have spent years delving into the Foundation’s collection of maritime history which provides a fascinating insight into the world of shipping and trade that laid the foundation of the British Empire. They’ll discuss what the archives tell us about Britain’s ‘rule’ over the waves, how such a detailed register of vessels helped facilitate its maritime strength, and how one small clipper ship gained eternal fame…

Exploring the History of the Cutty Sark | Lloyd’s Register Foundation is presented by History Hit. Its listed runtime is 28 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Exploring the History of the Cutty Sark | Lloyd’s Register Foundation
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28 minutes
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