Cutty Sark damaged in blaze

A sad day for shipping history buffs as the famous Cutty Sark, one of the few surviving clipper ships, suffered damage in a suspicious fire. The ship is a much-loved icon of the glory days of British maritime prowess, and a popular tourist draw. All is not lost, as the ship had been undergoing restoration and much of its material had been temporarily removed. Also, it seems that the damage sustained is not as bad as it looks.

Now you see it, soon you won't

Hurry on out to San Francisco's Ocean Beach, at the western end of Noriega Street, where the remains of a clipper ship that foundered in 1878 have suddenly become visible. Last seen in 1980, the timbers may be covered again at any time by the beach's constantly shifting sands.

A further article and a gallery of photos has become available from the SF Chronicle.