Scotlands oldest clipper ship in the world will be taken to South Australia

[gee-gee]

From Scotties Ramparnt ....in case you don't have his letter sent to you by email as I do.
Below is a worthy read of a worthy ship....I'm so glad she will be saved. ........gee-gee


City of Adelaide
After more than ten years of uncertainty, it is looking as though the
oldest clipper ship in the world will be taken to South Australia where it
will be preserved as a major tourist attraction and a reminder of the
heritage of South Australia and its links with the UK. "The City of
Adelaide" is currently at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine and I took
a trip there to say a last farewell to the ship which was known for 40
years as the "Carrick" when it was moored on the Clyde in the centre of
Glasgow. Of course, there's more than the City of Adelaide at the museum
including the building itself which was once part of the shipbuilding
heritage on the river Clyde. As usual, there's a link to a slideshow on
Youtube illustrating the many ships and other objects on display. See
http://www.rampantscotland.com/diary/diary_maritime.htm

[1938 Observer]

Re: Scotlands oldest clipper ship in the world will be taken to South Australia

Many Cornish miners went to South Australia in the 19th century, maybe some sailed on this great ship, here is a good song to toast the success of the venture. I will post two versions (same group) of the song.

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Port Isaac residents (The Fisherman's Friends) singing a shanty
A little bit of traditional gold - Cornish fisherman (well, a couple of them are) based in Port Isaac and its surrounds singing a sea shanty on the seafront

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South Australia Spreading the music of Show of Hands live at Albert Hall with Fishermens Friends