In the spring of 1607, after several treacherous months at sea, three ships landed on the shores of Virginia and established Jamestown, one of the first permanent English settlements in America. — GODSPEED TO JAMESTOWN is a... more » celebration of one of those ships, the 40-ton brigantine, Godspeed. In honor of its 400th anniversary, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation commissioned the building of the latest replica of the Godspeed. Now, join host Steve Thomas (This Old House) as he journeys, step-by-step, through the 18-month process, from the laying of the keel to the ship s first days at sea. Learn the impressive history behind the Godspeed and the fate of its brave passengers, and marvel at the skill and precision of the replica s builders, who ensured the accuracy of the reproduction down to the cotton caulking hammered between the ship s original planks.
Featuring insightful interviews with renowned experts, SAVE OUR HISTORY presents an exciting hands-on examination of a touchstone moment in America s past.« less
Actor:| Director:History Genres:Educational, Documentary Sub-Genres:Educational, History Studio:A&E Home Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 08/25/2009 Original Release Date: 01/01/2006 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2006 Release Year: 2009 Run Time: 0hr 50min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English