Bonavista

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Bonavista 2.jpg (39587 bytes) The day after the Matthew arrived and the weather is wonderful. This is only part of the flotilla rafted to a temporary floating dock installed specially for the occasion.

Because of security with the queen present every boat was pre-approved for entry weeks before. We were allowed into the harbour three at a time and divers checked for explosives.
Flotilla members were granted a special viewing of the Matthew before the general public. Bonavista 6.jpg (39774 bytes)
Bonavista 7.jpg (39260 bytes) The Matthew is fitted with a diesel engine to allow safe entry into harbours - she went on to tour Newfoundland and then up the St Lawrence to Toronto. She also has radar and modern navigation and communication systems. None of this is visible when you take the tour.

She was built in Bristol England at the same dock as the original.

A real Newfoundlander

Although the Matthew is now back in England, you can see another replica at this same wharf if you visit Bonavista. The second one was built right in the town and is very similar to the first but is not intended to leave the harbour.

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