Matthew (1497 ship)
A replica of The Matthew in Cardiff Bay | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| 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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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).