Matthew (1497 ship)

A replica of The Matthew in Cardiff Bay
History
England
NameThe Matthew
BuilderStorms'l Services
Laid down1994
Launched1996
HomeportBristol
General characteristics
Typereplica caravel
Displacement85
Tons burthen50
LengthLength overall: 78 ft (24 m)
Beam20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
Height72.5 ft 6 in (22.25 m)
Draught7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Decks2
Installed power200hp Caterpillar 3116
Propulsionsail, engine
Sail plancaravel

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).