The Cutty Sark is a ship that’s synonymous with the maritime history of Great Britain. The Cutty Sark was an English "clipper class" ship used predominantly to transport tea from China to England. Build in 1869, Cutty Sark was impressively speedy for its time, and as a clipper, it was built for efficiency.
HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. HMS Belfast played an important role during the Second World War. She played a key role in the sinking of the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst and opened fire on the D-Day beaches on 6 June 1944, supporting the landing of British and Canadian troops on Gold and Juno beaches. D-Day ultimately provided the turning point in the Second World War and led to victory in Europe.