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Launch of Cutty Sark
- When
- 22 November 1869
- Where
- River Leven
Cutty Sark was launched on 22 November 1869 by Captain Moodie's wife, coinciding with the Suez Canal's opening.
The ship was completed by Denny's after taking over the contract from Scott & Linton. The launch occurred in Dumbarton, Scotland, marking the end of the tea clipper era as steamships began to dominate trade routes.
Sources
- Cutty Sark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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