The Matthew Project

Updates

This updates section covers the actual building of the Proto-Type model as we covered it in The MSB Journal our online modeling publication.

The MSB Journal - Volume I Issue VIII  (PDF 1.6MB) - Off the Table and Into the Workshop - overview, mock-up, initial construction of the hull.

The MSB Journal - Volume I Issue IX (PDF 2MB) - Shaping the Hull

The MSB Journal - Volume I Issue X (PDF 2.2MB) - The Waterways

The MSB Journal - Volume I Issue XI (PDF 1.7MB) - The Stern, Lining the Hull

The MSB Journal - Volume I Issue XII (PDF 1.45MB) - The Garboard

The MSB Journal - Volume II Issue I (PDF 2.22MB) - Planking the Hull, Fourth Belt of Planking, The Shutter Planks

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The Articles

• All those interested in the Matthew Kit or Plans please read the December Issue of The MSB Journal. There is an important update posted there.
   
• From the Planning Stage Into The Workshop - Read the Current Issue of The MSB Journal for updates on the progress of The Matthew build. A Model Ship Builder exclusive!
   
• Discovery of the mainland of North America by the Cabots'
  
  
• The John Day Letter - John Day was an English merchant in the Spanish trade. He wrote this letter in Spain between December 1497 and January 1498 to the "Lord Grand Admiral", probably Christopher Columbus. Discovered in 1956 in the Archivo General de Simancas, the letter contains information which adds significantly to the stock of knowledge concerning the Cabot voyages.
   
• First Letters Patent granted by King Henry VII to John Cabot - 5 March, 1496 NEW
   
• London Chronicles of John Cabots Voyage of 1498 NEW

 

Some Pictures of The Matthew in Bonavista

Below are some pictures of the Matthew sent to us from Mr. Lee Tremblett of Bonavista, Newfoundland. Mr. Tremblett's boat "High Hopes" is berthed across from the Matthew.

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