by Bill Altice
Member since 09-Mar-1984
Build Type: Scratch
Country: England / United Kingdom
Era: 1400-1700
Length Range: 080-125 feet (24-38m)
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail
Subject Type: Vessel→ Merchant→ Cargo→ Break-Bulk
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.
