Mystic in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Susan Constant
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 16, 2024
1. Susan Constant Marker
Specifications:
Length Overall: 116
Beam: 24 10
Draft: 11 9
Mast Height: 95
Sail Area: 3,902 square feet
Year Built: 1991
120 tons burden
Christopher Newport, Captain
54 passengers and 17 crew, est.
Susan Constant was the flagship and the largest of the three ships that brought the first permanent English settlers to America in 1607. While anchored in the River Thames near Limehouse, it was involved in a minor collision with another vessel which led to a case in the High Court of Admiralty. The resulting court records were used to assist in determining the size of this re-creation. The original was probably built in 1605 and almost certainly built on the River Thames near London. Soon after the Jamestown colony was planted, the Susan Constant returned to England, continuing its career as an ordinary trading vessel.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 21.538′ N, 71° 57.904′ W. Marker is in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Mystic. It can be reached from the intersection of Greenmanville Avenue
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Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sandbagger Annie (a few steps from this marker); Eastern-rig dragger Roann (a few steps from this marker); The Hays and Ros Clark Shiplift (within shouting distance of this marker); Sawmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipsaw (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolverine Semi-Diesel Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Hays & Ros Clark Shiplift
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 16, 2024
2. Susan Constant
On the Mystic Seaport shipway undergoing repairs.
Other markers no longer nearby. Lathrop D-90 Diesel Engine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Wichmann Semi-Diesel Engine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Whaleship Charles W. Morgan (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Susan Constant (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 30, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Mystic Seaport. (Submitted on December 30, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Mystic Seaport (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 30, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 16, 2024
3. Susan Constant
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
