by Bill Altice
Categories:
- Build type: [Scratch]
- Material: [Wood]
- Subject Type: [Break-Bulk]
- Era: [1400-1700]
- Nationality: [England / United Kingdom]
- Propulsion: [Sail]
About the Vessel
Susan Constant, captained by Christopher Newport, was the largest of three ships of the English Virginia Company (the others being Discovery and Godspeed) on the 1606–1607 voyage that resulted in the founding of Jamestown in the new Colony of Virginia.
The city of Newport News, Virginia is named for Christopher Newport, and is home to the The Mariners’ Museum, where the Hampton Roads Ship Model Society holds their monthly meetings.
