The Cutty Sark conservation project was undertaken by Grimshaw architects, and the last surviving tea clipper is now proudly displayed as part of the Royal Museums, in Greenwich, London. The 963 tonne national treasure was built in 1869 and represents the finest of 19th century iron and timber shipbuilding techniques.
The hull of the ship is raised three metres above the dry dock, supported by a steel cradle under a glass canopy, which encircles the deck of the ship, ensuring preservation of the restored hull and providing a new exhibition space which offers a unique viewpoint of the vessel for the visitors to the museum.
The initial restoration of the Cutty Sark was halted due to a fire in 2007 and an international fund raising mission was launched, which led to 50 million pounds being raised, facilitating the completion of the project 5 years later.
