The MATTHEW model ship PLANS & PHOTOS * John Cabot’s original voyages * Funniest SuperHeroes
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0:11 - The Matthew - Historic information
1:32 - The Matthew - John Cabot
2:16 - The Matthew - Ship model plans
3:41 - The Matthew - Ship model photos
7:50 - The Matthew - Expeditions, First voyage
10:20 - The Matthew - Expeditions, Second voyage
15:16 - The Matthew - Bristol replica ()
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).
Name: The Matthew
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Type: replica caravel
- Displacement: 85
- Tons burthen: 50
- Length: Length overall: 78 ft (24 m)
- Beam: 20 ft 6 in ( m)
- Height: 72.5 ft 6 in ( m)
- Draught: 7 ft 6 in ( m)
- Decks: 2
- Installed power: 200hp Caterpillar 3116
- Propulsion: sail,