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Volume One - Into the Victorian Age - Some notable sailings from the docks . . .

The 'Cutty Sark' under tow of tug 'Muria' in the Thames presumably on her way to Greenhithe during June 1938.

No. 9 tip at Penarth Dock where 'Cutty Sark' loaded with coal for that fateful 'Hell-ship Voyage' voyage in May 1880.

   
'Cutty Sark Approaching Penarth - May 1880' - Tony Batey's fine artistic impression of her making her way up channel passing Flat Holm. Also an account of the voyage from Penarth together with an illustration of her lines based upon Lloyd's plans.
   
1880 - 'Cutty Sark' - Report of Survey for Repairs, &c., undertaken by Lloyd's Engineer Surveyor, Mr. William Paulsen during May 1880 at the Canal Dry Dock, London. Her Destined Voyage is listed as Cardiff &c. and her Master is named as J. Wallace.
   
The menu cover page of the Penarth Yacht Club - 24th Sailing Dinner held at the Esplanade Hotel on Saturday the 21st November 1925 featuring the 'Cutty Sark'.
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