This is the ships bell from the clipper ship Cutty Sark. The Cutty Sark set many speed records during her lifetime and now stands at greenwhich in London fully restored. This shot was taken with the Nikon compact camera.
The Cutty Sark was once the most famous of the great clippers, the name ‘clipper’ referring to the fast sailing ships of the nineteenth century that traversed the world’s major trading routes. Commissioned by shipping magnate Jock ‘Whitehat’ Willis, she was built in a Scottish shipyard and launched at Dumbarton in 1869. The Cutty Sark’s unusual name derived from a poem by Robert Burns called ‘Tam O’Shanter.’ In this ode, a hero is chased by some witches, with the fastest one’s revealing shirt being known by the Scots as a cutty sark. The Cutty Sark was a masterpiece, the pinnacle of sailing ship design. Her composite hull of timber and iron was sleek and strong, while her three masts could hold a spread of canvas that propelled the ship at up to 17 knots. As a result, she spent the 1870s speeding across the high seas, establishing a reputation as one of the fastest ships afloat.
17 Jun 09:49
adrianay
Beautiful piece!
17 Jun 10:20
paul_mack
very nice Ron,maybe just a little soft though :-)
17 Jun 10:36
rrr
No problem Paul, always appreciate your comments.
17 Jun 11:58
flipd1
WOW, I never knew that about the Cutty Sark. I have heard of it but never knew any of the details. Thanks for sharing.
Great shot. It's a little soft but I like the over all effect.
17 Jun 12:13
arnie58
agree with paul but nice shot and history
17 Jun 12:49
mariannea
Very nice, I like this soft look.
17 Jun 13:36
pandarino
nice view
17 Jun 14:51
arthakker
nice
17 Jun 16:08
dirk
I like the soft tone and the DOF.
17 Jun 16:37
chema
i'm not fan of soft looks, but then it suites to the subject i like it
17 Jun 17:00
sanz3jo
Well done.
17 Jun 17:24
paul_mack
Was looking at this in the morning sunlight when I gave it 9,but looking at this now(dark hours)it actually is worthy of a 10,it has just the right look.Sorry Ron...next time buddy :-)
17 Jun 17:38
inkslinger
Superb Ron, it must have been hard to get the focus spot on through the glass. As other comments have stated 'Softness' but I don't really mind that. No doubt hand held also.
17 Jun 17:42
rrr
It was hand held I forgot to put that in the info section:)
This is the ships bell from the clipper ship Cutty Sark. The Cutty Sark set many speed records during her lifetime and now stands at greenwhich in London fully restored. This shot was taken with the Nikon compact camera. The Cutty Sark was once the most famous of the great clippers, the name ‘clipper’ referring to the fast sailing ships of the nineteenth century that traversed the world’s major trading routes. Commissioned by shipping magnate Jock ‘Whitehat’ Willis, she was built in a Scottish shipyard and launched at Dumbarton in 1869. The Cutty Sark’s unusual name derived from a poem by Robert Burns called ‘Tam O’Shanter.’ In this ode, a hero is chased by some witches, with the fastest one’s revealing shirt being known by the Scots as a cutty sark. The Cutty Sark was a masterpiece, the pinnacle of sailing ship design. Her composite hull of timber and iron was sleek and strong, while her three masts could hold a spread of canvas that propelled the ship at up to 17 knots. As a result, she spent the 1870s speeding across the high seas, establishing a reputation as one of the fastest ships afloat.
Beautiful piece!
very nice Ron,maybe just a little soft though :-)
No problem Paul, always appreciate your comments.
WOW, I never knew that about the Cutty Sark. I have heard of it but never knew any of the details. Thanks for sharing. Great shot. It's a little soft but I like the over all effect.
agree with paul but nice shot and history
Very nice, I like this soft look.
nice view
nice
I like the soft tone and the DOF.
i'm not fan of soft looks, but then it suites to the subject i like it
Well done.
Was looking at this in the morning sunlight when I gave it 9,but looking at this now(dark hours)it actually is worthy of a 10,it has just the right look.Sorry Ron...next time buddy :-)
Superb Ron, it must have been hard to get the focus spot on through the glass. As other comments have stated 'Softness' but I don't really mind that. No doubt hand held also.
It was hand held I forgot to put that in the info section:)
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