The Cutty Sark Tall Ship Races
The Cutty Sark Tall Ship Races : At the end of each of the Cutty Sark Races, a major prize was awarded - the Cutty Sark Trophy for International Understanding - to the Master of the vessel which, in the opinion of all Masters of the race fleet, had done the most to promote better international understanding during the race.
The trophy was a valuable silver replica of the clipper Cutty Sark, and each member of the winning crew also received a commemorative medallion. The first holder of this magnificent award was the Russian barque Kruzenshtern which received an overwhelming vote in 1974 after taking part in the race from Copenhagen to Gdynia. It was the first year that the USSR had competed in
the event.
In 1976, the Belgian 61 ton ketch Zenobe Gramme was awarded the trophy during the...