Matthew (1497 ship)
Ship sailed by John Cabot in 1497 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Matthew was a caravel sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to Newfoundland, North America. There are two modern replicas – one in Bristol, England (built 1994–1996) and one in Bonavista, Newfoundland (built 1997–1998).
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A replica of The Matthew in Cardiff Bay | |
History | |
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England | |
Name | The Matthew |
Builder | Storms'l Services |
Laid down | 1994 |
Launched | 1996 |
Homeport | Bristol |
General characteristics | |
Type | replica caravel |
Displacement | 85 |
Tons burthen | 50 |
Length | Length overall: 78 ft (24 m) |
Beam | 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m) |
Height | 72.5 ft 6 in (22.25 m) |
Draught | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
Decks | 2 |
Installed power | 200hp Caterpillar 3116 |
Propulsion | sail, engine |
Sail plan | caravel |
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