Cutty Sark in such a short undergarment caused Tam to cry out "Weel done, Cutty-sark", which subsequently became a well known catchphrase. Originally, carvings by Hellyer of the other scantily clad witches followed behind the figurehead along the bow, but these were removed by Willis in deference to 'good taste'. Tam o' Shanter riding "Meg" was to be seen along the ship's quarter. The motto, "Where there's a Willis away", was inscribed along the taffrail. "The Tweed", which acted as a model for much of the ship which followed her, had a figurehead depicting Tam o' Shanter. "Cutty Sark" was destined for
Jock Willis Shipping Line Company ships included: The company's motto, 'Where there's a will is a way' was a pun on the family name, and was displayed on the stern of all Willis ships. The company was dissolved in 1899, with the sale of the "Cutty Sark". Jock Willis Shipping Line John Willis & Sons of London, also called the Jock Willis Shipping Line, was a nineteenth century London based ship owning firm. It owned a number of clippers including the historic tea clipper "Cutty Sark". The company was founded in London by John 'Jock' Willis (1791-1862), a ship captain (nicknamed 'Old Stormy Willis').