After being gutted by fire in 2007, the 1869 composite tea clipper Cutty Sark has been undergoing a methodical reconstruction.  She reached a milestone recently when her foremast was restepped in the ship.  The main and mizzen masts are expected to be stepped this weekend. The Cutty Sark is a composite ship in that she has wooden planking but iron frames and keel.  Ironically, the ship was almost destroyed during a restoration project when an industrial vacuum cleaner caught fire. The Cutty Sark will be officially reopened by the Queen in late April.  Thanks to Alaric Bond for passing the news along.

Cutty Sark in Greenwich has restored masts raised

Cutty Sark’s masts raised (Youtube video)