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Tag Archives: Nannie Dee

New Nannie Dee Figurehead for the Cutty Sark

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Rick SpilmanJune 8, 2021

In a few days, the composite clipper ship Cutty Sark will be graced with a new carved wooden figurehead carved by one of the last master carvers, Andy Peters. The figurehead, like its two predecessors, represents the witch Nannie Dee, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Andy Peters, clipper ship, Cutty Sark, figurehead, Nannie Dee

Figureheads – Nannie Dee and the Cutty Sark

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Rick SpilmanOctober 7, 2012

The figurehead on the Cutty Sark is dramatic – a woman, all in white, wearing a flowing robe which leaves her upper body uncovered.  He face is fixed in a scowl or grimace and she is reaching out with one … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Cutty Sark, figurehead, Nannie Dee, Tam o'Shanter
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