A ship replica is a reconstruction of a no longer existing ship. Replicas can range from authentically reconstructed, fully seaworthy ships, to ships of modern construction that give an impression of a historic vessel. Some replicas may not even be seaworthy, but built for other educational or entertainment purposes.
A replica of the 15th-century caravel Lisa von Lübeck.
Replica of Magellan's ship Nao Victoria at Museo Nao Victoria in Punta Arenas
Andrew Doria was a brig purchased by the Continental Congress in November 1775. She is most famous for her participation in the Battle of Nassau—the first amphibious engagement by the Continental Navy and the Continental Marines—and for being the first United States vessel to receive a salute from a foreign power.
Andrew Doria receives a salute from the Dutch fort at Sint Eustatius, 16 November 1776.
Fort Oranje on the island of Sint Eustatius fired the first salute by a foreign power to Andrew Doria.