Newport Medieval Ship

Future DisplayCompleted model

The Newport Ship will be displayed in a large hall after conservation. The vessel will be reassembled, piece by piece, over several years. It is likely that a cradle will be used to support the vessel. Archaeologists will build the ship in the same order as the original builders, starting with the keel and adding the planking and then the frames. The ship will be surrounded by galleries and exhibits about medieval life in Newport, with detailed displays about trade, society, and industry, and illustrated with artefacts from the excavation.

You will be able to walk around the ship, as well as peer down on it from galleries. The rebuilt ship has the potential to bring thousands of visitors to Newport every year.

How and where would you like to see the ship displayed?