Clipper Ship 'City of Adelaide'

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World Significance ( 2 Articles )
Articles that describe the World heritage significance of the clipper ship 'City of Adelaide'.
Significance to South Australia ( 9 Articles )
Articles that describe the significance of the clipper ship 'City of Adelaide' to South Australia.
Clipper's History ( 10 Articles )
Articles that span the history of the clipper ship 'City of Adelaide' from her construction in 1864 through to today.
South Australia ( 2 Articles )
Articles on South Australian history related to the times that the 'City of Adelaide' was serving the fledgling colony of South Australia.

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Newsflash

The Scottish Maritime Museum, which owns the 'City of Adelaide', has been served with a notice to remove the ship. They have applied for demolition which has been approved. The formal process has commenced and tenders for demolition of the 'City of Adelaide' are being called in a few months. The Scottish authorities have lifted the A-listed heritage status that previously protected the clipper.

We intend to make an offer for the clipper for return to South Australia in time for South Australia's 175th Jubilee in 2011. Our goal is preservation rather than restoration; preservation being a far cheaper option. Read more >>