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

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).