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Monday, 21 May 2007, 08:20 GMT 09:20 UK

In Pictures: Cutty Sark

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The Cutty Sark, one of the world's last remaining clippers and a major London tourist attraction, has been badly damaged by a fierce fire. (Photo by Jerome Paccou)

Fireman at the Cutty Sark

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Eight fire crews battled to cope with the blaze, which began shortly before 0500 BST.

A view of the Cutty Sark fire

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This shot of the Cutty Sark fully ablaze was sent in by Elfar Ingvarsson.

The Cutty Sark on fire

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Theo Szarowicz sent in this picture of the fire, which shows the intensity of the flames.

Copyright Trudi Bailey

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Trudi Bailey took this picture as she was being evacuated from near the scene.

Copyright Trudi Bailey

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She came back later in the morning to take this photo after the blaze was put out.

Copyright Emma Bullen

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Emma Bullen took this picture early in the morning from her nearby home.

The Cutty Sark

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Much of the 1869 tea clipper had been taken away as part of a £25m restoration scheme currently taking place.

The Cutty Sark as part of the London Marathon route

The Cutty Sark as part of the London Marathon route

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The 138-year-old ship is a major landmark in the capital, included in the route for the London Marathon.

A workman at the hull of the Cutty Sark

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An extensive refurbishment programme has been going on to restore and preserve the famous vessel, which has been closed to visitors.

A workman at the stripped down hull of the Cutty Sark

A workman at the stripped down hull of the Cutty Sark

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The conservation project was taking place to halt the corrosion of the ship's iron framework.

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