Historic St. Mary's City 2022 New Maryland Dove Arrival
Maryland Dove is Historic St. Mary’s City’s floating ambassador and one of its most popular exhibits. The ship design is based on the original Dove, a 17th century trading ship that sailed to the Maryland colony with its sister ship Ark in 1634. Construction began June 1, 2019, and the ship launched in August, 2022. It was a honor to be among the first passengers on the maiden voyage. This video documents the Dove departing Dennis Point to its berth at St. Mary’s City, Maryland.
At Historic St. Mary’s City waterfront, visitors can climb onboard Maryland Dove, chat with the ship’s crew, and learn the hardships and benefits of life aboard a trading vessel. Discover how sailors navigated by the stars, what they ate during a long voyage, and how the concepts of colonization affected the land, people, and culture in the region.
Filmed and edited by Phocus Video Communications.