Restoring the Cutty Sark: Preserving Maritime History

The Cutty Sark, a historic British clipper, was renowned for its speed due to its innovative design, featuring a composite construction of wooden planking over an iron frame. Despite its robust architecture, the ship faces corrosion issues due to salt embedded in its structure. Restoration efforts led by Captain Ian Bell and Professor Chris Bailey involve computer modeling to identify stress points. The project requires significant funding to preserve this maritime treasure.

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