Hercules Linton, designer of Cutty Sark
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Hercules Linton, designer of Cutty Sark
Hercules Linton (1837-1900), Scottish surveyor, designer, shipbuilder, best known as the designer of the Cutty Sark. Date: C.1865
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Cutty Designer Hercules Linton Sark Shipbuilder Surveyor 1860s
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Hercules Linton (1837-1900): The Visionary Designer of the Cutty Sark This photograph captures Hercules Linton, a Scottish surveyor, designer, and shipbuilder, in the mid-1860s. Linton is most famously known for his groundbreaking design of the Cutty Sark, a British clipper ship that would go on to become an iconic symbol of the maritime age. Born in Scotland, Linton's passion for ships began at an early age. He honed his skills as a surveyor and designer, eventually making a name for himself in the competitive world of shipbuilding. Linton's innovative designs focused on maximizing speed and efficiency, making him a sought-after talent in the industry. In 1864, Linton was approached by the renowned British shipping company, John I. Thornycroft & Company, to design a clipper ship that could break records and reassert Britain's dominance on the high seas. Linton's response was the Cutty Sark, named after a character from Robert Burns' poem "Tam O' Shanter." The Cutty Sark was a marvel of engineering, boasting a unique "Flying Paddle Wheel" propulsion system and an elegant, streamlined hull. Launched in 1869, the Cutty Sark set sail on her maiden voyage to Australia, shattering records for speed and efficiency. This photograph of Hercules Linton, taken during the height of his career, captures the intensity and focus of a man driven by his passion for design and innovation. His legacy lives on through the Cutty Sark, a testament to the power of human ingenuity and the enduring allure of the sea.
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