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Oct 29, 2026 48 min

How Britain's Tea Obsession Created The World's Fastest Sailing Ship

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The infamous tea clipper, the Cutty Sark, endured drunken captains and murderous crews, and even inspired a whiskey.Uploaded 31-08-25💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NRDo you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5uThis channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.

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