Dr Toby Jones, Curator of the Newport Medieval Ship Project, will reveal the latest astonishing findings about this mid-15th century merchant vessel which traded with Bristol. Discovered and raised in 2002-3, the well-preserved hull remains and numerous artefacts indicate that the ship was likely built in the Basque Country as a wine-trading vessel for Portuguese owners. Examination of the ship’s timbers has led to a greater understanding of Atlantic-Iberian ship design and ship building in the late medieval period. The recovery of such a unique find of unparalleled craftsmanship offers insights into technological innovation at the very beginning of the Age of Exploration, while the hundreds of artefacts reveal the complexity of Anglo- Welsh /Iberian trading links and illuminate life on board the ship.
