Boats - Sailing - Ships

Jun. 05, 1956 - 5-6-56 The new Mayflower under construction. Replica of the original pilgrim Fathers Vessel Work is progressing on the 180 ton replica of the Pilgrim Fathers ship Mayflower at Upham Shipyard, Brixham. When completed the vessel will lease on an eight months voyage to America and will eventually be permanently berthed at Plymouth Plantation, Massachusetts, where a replica of the first Pilgrim Fathers settlements has been erected. The vessel is being built entirely by hand at a cost of £80, 000. Research into hull form, construction and rigging has taken five years. The cost of the venture so far is estimated to be in excess of £110, 000. Keystone Photo Shows: View of the vessel under construction at Upham Yard, Brixham, Devon

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