Susan Constant Leaves for the Shipyard

[@davidhanna7625]

Awesome and excellent. Godspeed Susan Constant.

[@JYFMuseums]

Many thanks!

[@kathleendaugherty4218]

I was thrilled to find out that I have a connection to Jamestown through my 11th great grandfather, Stephen Hopkins who came to Jamestown in 1609 aboard the ill-fated Sea Venture.

[@JYFMuseums]

Yes, a connection to both Jamestown and Plymouth. Not only was Stephen Hopkins on the Sea Venture and settled for sometime in Virginia, he was a passenger on the Mayflower in 1620 as well.

[@kathleendaugherty4218]

@@JYFMuseums Yes, thank you, I found him in Plymouth first. I found an awesome book about him "Here Shall I Die Ashore" by Caleb Johnson.

[@jake4753]

I recently visited with my family and had a great experience at you museum. My eight year old son now wants to sail. Thank you.

[@JYFMuseums]

That is awesome! Thank you.

[@tomtaylor6163]

So exciting. The Godspeed is the best ship because it was Captained by my 1st cousin Bartholomew Gosnold!

[@JYFMuseums]

We love each our ships equally. 🥰

[@SouthernGentleman]

Hurry back please 😊

[@JYFMuseums]

Yes! It will be a newer, better ship with many more years of service.

[@vivianbeckford3084]

Would be great if you did a cross-over video about ship maintenance with @BattleshipNewJersey

[@sebastienhardinger4149]

Great to see that you have the money to drydock the ship. The poor Olympia in Philadelphia desperately needs it I'm curious, if you're allowed to share, how much that will cost? I visited the USS New Jersey in drydock and that project cost over $10M!

[@JYFMuseums]

Thank you for the question. The undertaking to repair and restore Jamestown Settlement's Susan Constant is estimated to cost $4.7 million, which was approved in Spring 2024 by the Virginia General Assembly. You can learn more about the project at jyfmuseums.org/susan-constant-restoration.

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Will she be open during the restoration at Mystic?

[@JYFMuseums]

Mystic Seaport Museum Shipyard is open for museum visitors to explore the shipyard and see projects shipwrights are working on. Due to the nature of the restoration work and for visitor safety, Susan Constant won’t be open to the public for tours aboard ship. There is a Visitor Viewing Area in the Shipyard adjacent to Susan Constant where visitors may see work being accomplished on the ship. Later this fall a large tent will be built around Susan Constant to protect it from the weather and allow work to continue throughout the year. For more information follow the social media for both Mystic Seaport Museum and Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, and our websites.

[@Titanic19127]

How is the ship moving without any sails? I recall it used to have them.

[@JYFMuseums]

Susan Constant was down rigged and her sails removed in preparation for her departure and restoration. The ship left from Jamestown Settlement using engines