Case Study
Cutty Sark Conservation Greenwich, UK
Copyright © 1976-2014 BuroHappold Engineering. All Rights Reserved CLIEN T The Cutty Sark Trust ARCHITEC T Grimshaw PROJECT VALUE £40 million SERVICES PROVIDED BY BURO HAPPO LD Structural engineering, ground engineering The Cutty Sark is the last surviving example of a 19th century tea clipper, a historic legacy that merits her unique status as the only Grade I listed ship in England. In 2004 a comprehensive programme of conservation work began to restore this aging beauty to her former glory, and secure an income to maintain her for the enjoyment of visitors for many years to come. Misfortune struck in 2007 when fire swept through the ship. Thankfully, our team had already begun dismantling her so much of the original timber survived. This was painstakingly repaired by