Sample:
That's the copper-sheathed hull of the ship, something you normally never see. The copper plating prevents teredos (shipworms) from boring into the wood and weakening it.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Restored Cutty Sark
The last of the tea clippers has been restored after a fire nearly destroyed the famed ship, and the UK Daily Mail has its usual wonderful photos.
Sample:
That's the copper-sheathed hull of the ship, something you normally never see. The copper plating prevents teredos (shipworms) from boring into the wood and weakening it.
Sample:
That's the copper-sheathed hull of the ship, something you normally never see. The copper plating prevents teredos (shipworms) from boring into the wood and weakening it.
Too bad it's laid-up indrydock for the googly-eyed pedestrians, it really belongs in the water where it can strut its stuff.
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