World's oldest clipper ship in Australian hands

The world's oldest clipper ship has been re-named and farewelled at a ceremony in London, before being transported to South Australia.

The world's oldest surviving clipper ship, the 'City of Adelaide', is moored in Greenwich prior to an official renaming ceremony. (Getty)

The historic 19th century ship - the City of Adelaide - brought thousands of new settlers from London to a new life in Australia.

And the Australian bid to preserve and reclaim an important part of Australia's maritime history has some high-profile support.

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