Jamestown in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Susan Constant

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

1. Susan Constant Marker

Inscription.
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: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.

Location. 37° 13.324′ N, 76° 47.261′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, Virginia, in James City County. It can be reached from Jamestown Road (Virginia Route 31), on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the waterfront at the Jamestown Settlement. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jamestown VA 23081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Godspeed (within shouting distance of this marker); Ships (within shouting distance of this marker); Voyage to Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Discovery (within shouting distance of this marker); James River: Life Line to a Colony (within shouting distance of this marker); Fishing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boatbuilding (about 300 feet away); James Fort (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

More about this marker. The left of the marker contains a diagram of the Susan Constant labeling its various parts, including the Main Topsail, Fore Topsail, Mizzen, Main Course, Fore Course, Spritsail, Aft Cabin, ‘Tween Deck, Forecastle and Cargo Hold.

Also see . . . Jamestown Settlement. Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation website entry (Submitted on February 13, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

2. Susan Constant Marker

Marker on the Jamestown Waterfront image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

3. Marker on the Jamestown Waterfront

The Susan Constant image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

4. The Susan Constant

Below Decks of the Susan Constant image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 14, 2008

5. Below Decks of the Susan Constant

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,040 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.