New Maryland Dove

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 Ark in 1634. Dove was a small ship used in shallow waterways along the coast while the first colony and capital were being established.
Construction on the New Dove began June 1, 2019, and launched in August, 2022. All work was done in full public view, allowing the public to experience every stage of the project.
Length Overall: 84 feet
Length on Deck: 57 feet
Length at Waterline: 51 feet
Beam: 17 feet
Draft: 8 feet
Height of Main Mast: 64 feet
Sail Area: 2,019 square feet
Power: 2 John Deere, 4-cylinder,
PowerTech 4.5L engines