The world’s oldest surviving clipper ship, the City of Adelaide, has arrived in her namesake port in Australia.
City of Adelaide clipper ship – finally home
City of Adelaide clipper ship finally arrives home in Adelaide
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That was a long time coming. I’ve been following this story for years. Thanks for the update.
I’m glad to see this vessel get home, but I don’t really see how it will be opened to the public the shape it’s in. I remember all the issues they had raising money to get it home. How will they get it ready in a couple of months, my hats off to them.
I live in Irvine and many is the time I would go down to the Maritime Museum just to look at her.
When she first arrived I was amazed at the size of the ship and at that time…many years ago… I was able to board the ship with a guide and have a look at her. Unfortunately I do not think they could get lottery funding and she did fall into disrepair.
Some of my family live in Adelaide and when they came over for a holiday we would always visit her. They too were involved in the fundraising in Australia.
I do so miss seeing her at the harbour but am glad she is home where she will be looked after.
In future years I look forward to seeing her again when she is restored to her former glory.