G REENWICH, ENGLAND — Technology, rot and now fire have caught up with the Cutty Sark, the graceful clipper ship built in the 19th century to speed fresh tea from China to Britain's tables. After a ...
On May 21, 2007, one of the worst and most memorable tragedies in maritime history occurred at a quiet dry-dock slip in the heart of London, England. On that fateful day, the 280-foot Extreme Clipper ...
During Prohibition, Capt. William McCoy smuggled Cutty Sark whiskey and other spirits to speak-easies along the eastern United States. Since there was no regulation on alcohol, the quality of spirits ...