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).
The captain of the Matthew was an Italian explorer named Giovanni Caboto who is better known as John Cabot. After a voyage which had got no further than Iceland, Cabot left again with only one vessel, the Matthew, a small ship (50 tons), but fast and able. The crew consisted of only 18 men. The Matthew departed 2 May 1497. He sailed to Dursey Head (latitude 51°36N), Ireland, from where he sailed due west, expecting to reach Asia. However, landfall was reached in North America on 24 June 1497. His precise landing place is a matter of much controversy, with Cape Bonavista or St. John's in Newfoundland the most likely sites. There is a statue of John Cabot located on the Cape of Bonavista, Newfoundland in his honour.
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Amanda Pritchard | Mar 25, 2018
Wow what an amazing 4hours of history , thankyou crew . A really lovely warm bunch of dedicated volunteers sailing a true beauty. Thankyou an experience I will never forget .
julie newbold | Sep 23, 2017
Walk on and look for free. The Matthew of Bristol is a replica of a 15th century boat that sailed from Bristol to Newfoundland in 1497. Donations welcome and they organise trips out. I haven't taken a trip yet but I plan to. The fish and chips trip looks good! Google for upcoming trips, they appear to be depending on tides.
Andrew Viney | Jul 26, 2016
A very interesting, working ship with friendly and knowledgeable crew. Brilliant place to drop-in during a wall along the docks or after a visit to the M Shed. And it's free to visit while moored.
Saeed Kabrah | Feb 18, 2017
Nice to experience the history. Get in board and enjoy
Christopher Jones | Oct 2, 2016
Nice little ship. Well worth visiting it if you pass by, especially with kids.
Macguire Coppin-Martin | May 8, 2018
Noice
daivd ponting | Jun 16, 2018
Great day the boat is really nice, all the volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable, I definitely recommend going
kate saunders | May 24, 2018
A really good trip on the good ship Matthew enhanced by sea shanties and fish and chips. Thank you.
Simon Hembra | Jun 4, 2018
Had a wedding reception here on Sunday. Lovely staff who really looked after us, and made sure the trip met all our needs
James Giddings | Jun 3, 2018
A beautiful ship and worth hopping on board for a look
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