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But ten years ago, she hit the headlines once more for a far more devastating reason. 18 May 2017 Half-term at Cutty Sark: sailors' pastimes You would not think there was time for many enjoyments on board one of the fastest ships in the world. However, Captain Richard Woodget (Cutty Sark's master 1885-1895) had some rather unusual pastimes. 17 May 2017 International Museum Day: American Encounters May 18th is International Museum Day, and this year the theme is Contested Histories. As part of the development of the new Tudor & Stuart Seafarers gallery (opening 2018 in the Exploration Wing), the National Maritime Museum is exploring multiple perspectives on the early history of North America. James Davey and Laura Humphreys explain the process behind incorporating Indigenous American voices into the gallery. 11 May 2017 Captain Bligh, Cornishman? Curator Pieter van der Merwe explores the Cornish credentials of Admiral William Bligh, best known as commander of the Bounty when part of its crew mutinied in the Pacific in 1789. 09 May 2017 The Last Four Days of the Eurydice This blog delves into the tragedy of the sinking of the HMS Eurydice, through Sir Edmund Verney's work, with a specific focus on the 281 men who lost their lives 08 May 2017 Preserving Cutty Sark, then and now (3) - Messing about in boats Documentations Officer Claire Denham takes us behind the scenes at Cutty Sark, to give us an insight into the important daily research, documentation and maintenance work that keeps Cutty Sark preserved for many future generations to come. This month, we find out how the ship’s boats have fared over the years. First Prev … Page 52 Page 53 Current page 54 Page 55 Page 56 … Next Last
