The small boat is a replica of a vessel recovered from the Sea of Galilee. The two little pieces are from the boat itself (given by Karen Sullivan who worked on the boat in 1987). In the winter of 1986, a drought brought the Sea of Galilee to its lowest level in modern memory. Well at its lowest, local residents discovered an ancient boat outline in the muddy lakebed. Archaeologist called to examine the still unexcavated vessel, announced it was the first ancient ship ever found in the Sea of Galilee. They suggested it was built and used between 100 BC and 100 AD, the time of Jesus. The boat is 26 1/2 feet long, 7 1/2 feet wide, and 4 1/2 feet high. It was probably one of the Sea of Galilee's largest class of ships. Evidence of repeated repairs suggested the boat had a long life. The boat is large enough to hold 13 men. It may have been used at the same time Jesus sailed on the lake. He may have even seen it. There is no proof that this boat was ever actually used by Jesus or any of the disciples. But who knows?