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Launched in 1864, City of Adelaide sailed for 30 years before becoming a hospital ship and having all masts & fittings removed. In 1923 it was purchased by the Royal Navy, renamed HMS Carrick & had a new wheel fitted. On 16 June we purchased that wheel at an auction in Glasgow. History lives on. 

Clipper Ship "City of Adelaide" Limited

Registered Australian Charity | ABN: 65 134 550 388 | ACNC Registered

Physical Address: Dock 2, Honey Street, Port Adelaide SA 5015

Postal Address: PO Box 535, Kent Town SA 5071

The Clipper Ship City of Adelaide Ltd is an independent, volunteer-run, registered non-profit charity dedicated to preserving the historic 1864 clipper ship.

E: admin@cityofadelaide.org.au

Tel: 08 8337 5645

Postal: PO Box 535, Kent Town SA 5071

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