With the original Dove presumed lost at sea, the design of the reproduction Maryland Dove draws heavily upon research into the preserved shipwrecks of other period vessels. The Head of Research at Sweden’s Vasa Museum, Dr. Fred Hocker has played a critical role in translating discoveries from the field of maritime archeology to guide the design and build process of Maryland Dove.

Part of "Maryland Dove: A Symposium on Memory and Meaning"

As the new Maryland Dove nears completion, this series will consider the transition from the current vessel built in the 1970s to a modern reproduction based upon decades of research. This series will consider the legacy of the iconic tall ship, as well as the future of the new vessel.