Like the lower hold, this level was for cargo and storage. It was separated from the lower hold with a deck.

The ’Tween deck tells the story of other cargoes Cutty Sark carried after the ship's tea trade days were lost to steam ships and the Suez canal.

On the ’Tween deck, you can learn about Cutty Sark’s fastest and most dangerous voyages carrying wool from Sydney, as well as other cargoes it carried when leaving London or ‘tramping’ from port to port.

You can also find out about the crews of Cutty Sark, the food they ate, their hobbies, names and roles. Make sure you look at the fo’c’sle at the bow, where sailors used to sleep before being relocated to the main deck in 1872. 

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Bale projections

Merchant Navy memorial

Sydney Harbour view

Ship's manual

Reminiscences: Return to the Thames

Reminiscences: Return to British Waters

Reminiscences: Fond Memories

Reminiscences: Preservation Society

Reminiscences: A Falmouth Landmark