Godspeed (ship)

Replica of Godspeed in New York City in 2006
History
[1]England
NameGodspeed
NamesakeGodspeed (English expression)
OwnerVirginia Company of London
In servicebefore 1607
Out of serviceunknown (after 1607)
General characteristics
Tons burthen40
Lengthest. 68 ft (21 m)
Sail planfully rigged ship

Godspeed was one of the three ships on the 1606–1607 voyage to the New World for the English Virginia Company of London which resulted in the founding of Jamestown in the new Colony of Virginia. Captained by Bartholomew Gosnold, she was joined by the Susan Constant and Discovery on the journey.

  1. ^ "History of the British Flag". United States National Park Service. Retrieved 2 October 2016.

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