The Mayflower ship departs from Plymouth, England, with a group of English Pilgrims on September 16, 1620 (Gregorian calendar), bound for the New World in search of a new life – some seeking religious freedom, others a fresh start in a different land.
The Mayflower and a smaller companion ship, the Speedwell had initially departed from Southampton, England, on August 15, 1620 but the Speedwell had to return to port twice and was declared unseaworthy. The Mayflower then, set out alone after taking on some of the smaller ship’s passengers and supplies. More
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