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"They were adamant that that they didn't want to save the ship. Their inaction demonstrates their commitment to the history of our town. No-one at the council saw the long term benefits to the town - ie tourism."

"An internationally important rare 1465/1466 Newport Ship find must now be carefully and accurately recorded with patience before appearing in the Arts Centre basement. Well supported by the public and saved via Council and Assembly, it should go on to prove a most valuable asset for Newport and Welsh commerce and tourism in general. Let's celebrate 95% of this ship's timbers having been saved. Pity about the stern as valuable steering/speed and naming have now been lost. Looking forward to eventual display - future archaeological excavation report should prove interesting. Good work done by archaeologists/Friends of Newport Ship and general public alike in its saviour."

"As an arcaheologist myself, I am disgusted that it hasn't. Arcaheological guidelines state that we should try and leave remains in situ for future generations, but in this case, the guidelines are wrong...local councillors are not preserving the local heritage due to costs. The amount may seem huge but can easily be re-compsensed when opened and on show to the paying public."

"There should have been an initial survey done before building work began. You cannot expect NOT to find archaeological wood in an area which is famous for the preservative properties of its river silt, especially when you look at historical maps of the area which show this part of the river to have inlets used extensively for boat building/breaking.

"I'm very disappointed with the lack of enthusiasm and interest shown nationally. It is unfair to expect Newport Council to foot the bulk of the conservation bill. Yes, the cost may top £20m in the long run, but when you consider the billions misdirected or wasted in this country, it's barely a drop in the ocean in comparison.

"The Newport councillors will not be remembered for saving the Newport Ship, but for being so interested in the Arts Centre that they ignored the wishes of local people to have the ship raised in its entirity. We already had the Dolman Theatre and Newport Art Gallery. Now we want the ship."

"Declare the ship to be a rare and completely ENGLISH medieval ship. I sincerely believe funding would pour into the project from Westminster. Action - The assembly should immediately organise a referendum on whether the remains of the ship should be buried or destroy. After all isn't that what happend to the rest of Welsh history. I am convinced the Swedish people would never have raised the 'Vasa' had there been a Victorian Dock wall in the way."