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The Matthew, John Cabot’s ship, 1497
The Matthew, John Cabot’s ship, 1497
The Matthew was a barque under 100 tons manned by a crew of 18 hands led by John Cabot. It sailed from Bristol in May 1497. It is known to have had a triangular lateen sail as shown in this reconstruction. Print after Ellis Silas.
 

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