Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 11th February 2026

Time: 7pm

Venue: Via Zoom

Description: Dr Toby Jones, Curator of the Newport Medieval Ship Project, will reveal the latest findings of this mid-15th century merchant vessel. Discovered and raised in 2002-3, the well-preserved hull remains and numerous artefacts indicate that the ship was likely built in the Basque Country as a wine-trading vessel for Portuguese owners. Examination of the ship timbers has led to a greater understanding of Atlantic-Iberian ship design and ship building in the late medieval period. The recovery of such a unique find of unparalleled craftsmanship offers insights into technological innovation at the very beginning of the Age of Exploration while the hundreds of artefacts reveal the complexity of Anglo-Welsh /Iberian trading links and illuminate life on board the ship.

How to book: Zoom link sent via email

Price: Free

Email: Edbury@cardiff.ac.uk

Organiser: Cardiff Branch HA

Lecturer: Dr Toby Jones

Comments: Dr. Toby Jones FSA Curator/Curadur Newport Medieval Ship Project/Prosiect Llong Ganoloesol Casnewydd Newport Museum and Art Gallery/Newport City Council/Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf Casnewydd/Cyngor Dinas Casnewydd Unit 20, Estuary Road/Uned 20, Es

Region: Wales

Branch: Cardiff