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Old 05-21-07, 11:31 AM   #6
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There is actually an older surviving clipper 'City of Adelaide' in Glasgow

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of...ide_%281864%29
Yes, but they are considering dismantleing it because of failed renovation work IIRC
Last I heard was they were struggling to raise the £5 million needed.

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nice try but the cutty is a T clipper the city of adelaide isnt
Check the facts....both ships were/are 'clippers' The 'T' bit is only a reference to the cargo the Cutty Sark carried

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper
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