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Sailing Ships

The Cutty Sark The famous sailing clipper - the Cutty Sark - a three masted merchantman was built by Scott & Linton of Dumbarton in 1869 for the China tea trade. Built with an iron frame and wooden planking, she could speed along at 17 knots.

The River Clyde was the centre of great industry as well as the gateway to the finest sight-seeing and yachting. We are fortunate in having one of only five Clydebuilt sailing vessels still afloat - the "Glenlee" a three masted barque, launched in 1896. She has a fascinating history as one of 10 steel sailing vessels, and can be visited at The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour.

At the end of the 19th century, Cutters - small yachts - raced on the Clyde.

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