About The Matthew Of Bristol
The Matthew of Bristol is a replica of a caravel sailed by John Cabot from Bristol to discover North America in 1497.
The Matthew Of Bristol Description
Today The Matthew is based in Bristol Harbour and is open to the public as well as undertaking short cruises around the harbour. In the summer The Matthew sometimes travels further afield, exploring the wild seas around the British Isles and Northern Europe – creating a spectacle wherever she ventures.
Back in 1497 John Cabot and his crew set sail from Bristol to find a new trade route to Asia. Instead however he arrived on the coast of Newfoundland and therefore was the original discoverer of North America, not Christopher Columbus as most people believe.
To celebrate the quincentenary of this momentous trip, a replica Matthew was built between 1994 and 1996. In 1997 the new Matthew followed the same course as John Cabot in 1497 and sailed across to Newfoundland. It carried the same number of crew members as the original and took the same amount of time to complete the crossing.
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Coming out of the water - postponed until Tomorrow Tuesday 25th
We're still in maintenance but we've got more dates for you! - https://mailchi.mp/233667cfa1b4/thematthe w2019-1505411
Look at her go! That was captured by one of our long-standing crew members, Rodney.
Come and get your own footage of The Matthew’s movements - she’ll be coming out of the water again this Monday 24th February at about 10am - going from our mooring opposite the M Shed down to @underfallyard - meet us at Underfall Yard or run down from M Shed! 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️ 🛳
See you there!
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A different view from within the ship! This was taken on a beautiful sunny day last May - we were on our way to Gloucester for the @glostallships event.
Photo by @wildfolkbristol
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Wow! A French Matthew publication. We'll be getting a copy of this!
We are hiring! 3 Days a week part-time Office and Marketing Assistant. It would suit someone looking for small business and charity experience as the post holder will have an excellent overview of the business as a whole, whilst also being fully supported by the part-time office and marketing manager and company directors.
More information on the role and how to apply: https://matthew.co.uk/…/the-matthew-is- hiring-office-and-ma…
... Thanks for the photo @thebeardedhistorygeek !
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New 2020 dates for a Matthew adventure!
Have you seen the series of postage stamps made to celebrate 500 years of the Royal Navy? The 8 stamps feature Royal Navy ships throughout history.
We love them! What about a Matthew of Bristol stamp one day then?😀
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/49742011< br>
It’s that time of year again! The Matthew is getting a lick of paint again and necessary repairs done ready for the 2020 season. Pop by Underfall Yard to see the ship out of the water and at the weekends to chat to our volunteers.
You can buy gift vouchers - link in bio - and sign up to our mailing list to hear when we release new dates (the season runs March-October)
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Thanks The Intrepid Guide - Language & Travel Blog for featuring us in your 24 Best Things to do in Bristol video!
You'll find The Matthew around 7mins 50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwGEw1JMK NA
We're back at Underfall Yard for our annual checkup! Come and stop by to see work being done, or chat with our volunteers at the weekends.
What's The Matthew up to at the moment?
Now that it's getting colder, we don't have any more public trips until March 2020 (dates released in January) and have just a few school trips trickling through.
We are still open for visits Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm and you can buy gift vouchers for your loved ones so they can take a trip on The Matthew next year! Prices from £10, valid for 2 years.
... (https://matthew.co.uk/gift-vouchers)
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