Cutty Sark
Documentary series in which David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the river Clyde. This first programme features the story of the Cutty Sark.
David Hayman explores the stories of four ships, built on the river Clyde, that helped forge links with countries throughout the Commonwealth of Nations - from iconic ships such as Cutty Sark and HMS Hood to the lesser-known CS Mackay-Bennett, a ship that laid the foundations of a Victorian communications revolution and played a crucial role in the world's worst maritime disaster.
Also, David investigates the story of a paddle steamer called Robert E. Lee and the controversial role Glasgow shipbuilders and captains played in the American Civil War. Cutty Sark, built on a tributary of the River Clyde near Glasgow and launched in 1869, is one of the most famous ships in the world.
In this programme, David Hayman travels to Australia to uncover the links Cutty Sark forged with this Commonwealth country, and to reflect on her legacy. It's a story of adventure, money, mutiny and murder. Ravaged by fire in 2007, Cutty Sark has been restored and today stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of Scottish ship designers.
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Cutty Sark
Duration: 01:01
Music Played
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M83
Another Wave From You
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David Holmes
The Story Of The Ink
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Sigur R贸s
Svefn-g-englar
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UNKLE & Ian Brown
Reign
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UNKLE & Ian Brown
Reign
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Underworld, Evelyn Glennie & The Pandemonium Drummers
And I Will Kiss
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Johnny Cash
God's Gonna Cut You Down
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The Cinematic Orchestra
To Build A 成人快手
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DJ Shadow
Mongrel... Meets His Maker
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Hans Zimmer
Pirates of Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl
Conductor: Nic Raine. Performer: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. -
Glasvegas
Flowers and Football Tops
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Sia
Don't Bring Me Down
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | David Hayman |
Executive Producer | Craig Hunter |
Director | Russell Leven |
Series Producer | Graeme Thomson |
Broadcasts
How the Clydebuilt team created the Cutty Sark in 3D
See it in position on the River Clyde.