Maryland Dove

A visit to Havre de Grace on the Maryland Dove. Thanks to the two gentlemen whom let me video the Ship today. Was a blast to see this magnificent ship. I enjoyed the fact they were even dressed up like the old ship mates with a wealth of knowledge regarding the ship. Check it out if you get a chance! See website and scheduled stops link below.
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This summer, a new traveling exhibit of Maryland’s pre-colonial history is sailing to a historic port city near you! The newly constructed Maryland Dove-a replica of the 1634 merchant vessel belonging to Maryland’s first European colonists-will depart Historic St. Mary’s City and go on its maiden tour throughout the Chesapeake Bay.
With its crew of seven historical reenactors, the ship will be open to the public for a free deck tour and a peek into the rich story of the Dove as it accompanied the founders of The Free State in their interactions with the complex waterways of the Bay, and its Native peoples in the 1600s.
Below is the line-up for the Bay Tour’s scheduled stops and ideas for exploring each heritage area port while you’re there.
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About Maryland Dove
Maryland Dove is Historic St. Mary’s City’s floating ambassador and one of its most popular exhibits. The ship design is based on the original Dove, a 17th century trading ship that sailed to the Maryland colony with Ark in 1634. Dove was a small ship used in shallow waterways along the coast while the first colony and capital were being established.
Construction began June 1, 2019, and launched in August, 2022. All work was done in full public view, allowing the public to experience every stage of the project.
At Historic St. Mary’s City waterfront, visitors can climb onboard Maryland Dove, chat with the ship’s crew, and learn the hardships and benefits of life aboard a trading vessel. Discover how sailors navigated by the stars, what they ate during a long voyage, and how the concepts of colonization affected the land, people, and culture in the region.
Maryland Dove is owned by the state of Maryland and operated and maintained by the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission.
Physical Dimensions
Length Overall: 84 feet
Length on Deck: 57 feet
Length at Waterline: 51 feet
Beam: 17 feet
Draft: 7 feet
Height of Main Mast: 64 feet
Sail Area: 2,019 square feet
Power: 2 John Deere, 4-cylinder,
PowerTech 4.5L engines
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