The
Newport ship is a
15th century sailing vessel discovered by
archaeologists in June,
2002, at
Newport, South Wales, in the UK. The original length of the ship is estimated at 25 metres, and it would have been quite capable of continental voyages. However, it has been badly damaged by modern developments. It was found on the west bank of the
River Usk, which runs through the city of Newport, and local people are campaigning to have the remains preserved in their entirety.
Dendrochronology has given a likely felling date of
1465 for some of the timbers.
Preservation will cost about £3.5 million, and will be funded by the Welsh Assembly Government[?] and Newport City Council[?] as well as by public donations.
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