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GALILEE BOAT

The Galilee Boat, also known as the Jesus Boat, was discovered in January 1986. During a major drought at the Sea of Galilee, two brothers noticed a distinct oval shape in the recently-revealed mud. The brothers reported that when they found the boat, a double rainbow appeared in the sky. Representatives of the Israel Department of Antiquities, who were also noting the emergence of previously unknown harbors along the drought-stricken shoreline, confirmed that it was the remains of an ancient fishing vessel.

The subsequent archaeological dig was undertaken by the Antiquities Authority. Pulling the Jesus boat from the mud without damaging it — yet quickly enough to extract it before the water rose again — was a delicate process, lasting 12 days and nights. The Galilee boat then had to be submerged in a chemical bath for 7 years before it could be displayed.

The Galilee boat was dated to the 1st century AD based on pottery and nails found in association with the boat, radiocarbon dating, and hull construction techniques. Evidence of repeated repairs indicates the boat was used for several decades, perhaps nearly a century. When it was considered beyond repair, all useful wooden parts were removed and the remaining hull sunk to the bottom of the lake.

The Galilee Boat is apparently the type of boat that was used on the Sea of Galilee for both fishing and transportation across the lake. It is likely that this sort of boat was used by Jesus and his disciples, many of whom were fishermen. Boats played a large role in Jesus life and ministry — they are mentioned 50 times in the Gospels.

This model of the Galilee boat was was first commissioned by a museum in 2012. We build the model at the following sizes:

28" long x 25" tall x 14" wide $2,590. Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $500 flat rate. ($250 if the mast is collapsed. Setting it up is very easy, less than 20 minutes.) Note that the base might be of a different design.

22" long x 20" tall x 10" wide $2,390. Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $300 flat rate. ($200  if the mast is collapsed. Setting it up is very easy, less than 20 minutes.) Note that the base might be of a different design.

Models are built per commissions only. We require only a small deposit to start the process $500. The remaining balance won't be due until the model is completed, in about six months.

34" long decayed version (shown below) $1,990  Shipping and insurance in the contiguous USA included. Other places: $300 flat rate. This model is in stock and can be shipped within five business days.

Learn more about the Jesus's Galilee boat here: https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/people/related-articles/first-century-galilee-boat