The Mayflower, with 102 Pilgrims and about 30 crew, spots land (current Cape Cod) on November 19, 1620 sixty six days after leaving on their trip from Plymouth, England on September 16. (All dates shown as Gregorian Calendar).
The Mayflower and its companion the smaller vessel the Speedwell had originally departed from South Hampton on August 15 but the Speedwell was forced to return to port twice,and was declared unseaworthy. After taking on some of the Speedwell's passengers and supplies, the Mayflower set out alone on its historic journey on September 16. More
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