boat tour in bristol

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the matthew that you see in bristol today is a modern reconstruction of the original matthew that john cabot sailed to newfoundland in 1497. it is a much-loved part of bristol’s maritime heritage, open to the public and with a busy schedule of public boat trips and private hires, filming and festival work, corporate and celebratory events.