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Discover the significance of the Susan Constant, and the ongoing restoration of a replica of this ship that brought English settlers to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.
About the Event
Join AARP and Mystic Seaport Museum for an insightful discussion about the ongoing restoration of the Susan Constant at the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard.
Discover the history and significance of the ship, the flagship of Jamestown Settlement's three square-rigged vessels, designated in 2001 as the "official fleet of the Commonwealth" by the Virginia General Assembly. A re-creation of the largest of the three ships that carried English settlers to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, the ship is a centerpiece at Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th-century Virginia.
Learn about the challenges and craftsmanship involved in preserving the vessel from Eric Speth, director of Maritime Operations at Jamestown Settlement Museum. He’ll share fascinating details about the ship’s construction in 1990, its role in maritime education at Jamestown Settlement, and how its restoration will continue to inspire visitors for decades.
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