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  1. 10 Facts About the Mayflower Ship

    Mayflower Facts. 1. At about 180 tons, she was considered a smaller cargo ship. The Mayflower was considered a smaller freight ship and was not specifically constructed for ocean journeys. It was largely used to transport goods between England and Bordeaux, such as clothing and wine. It was, however, outfitted with the required rations and ...

  2. 21 Facts About the Mayflower Voyage and the First Thanksgiving

    16. Mayflower returned to England in the spring, 1621. By early April Christopher Jones completed his preparations for the return voyage. Among his many concerns was the condition of the ship, the shortages of stores, especially beer, and the weakened condition of his crew.

  3. 11 Lesser-Known Facts about the Mayflower and Thanksgiving

    Beiler teaches the history of New England, including the landing of the Mayflower, which happened on Nov. 11, 1620. Some students said they'd only learned one thing about the events in grade school: The Pilgrims sailed to the New World, made friends and enjoyed the first Thanksgiving feast. "We've learned," says Beiler, "that it wasn ...

  4. 20 Mayflower Facts: Uncovering the History of the Pilgrims' Iconic Ship

    The Mayflower's average speed during the voyage was around 2 miles per hour. The Mayflower travelled slowly and steadily over the vast Atlantic Ocean, averaging around 2 miles per hour. It went slowly across the waves, enjoying the wide sea. The ship carried the Pilgrims' ambitions, and its steady speed indicated a patient and deliberate ...

  5. 19 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Mayflower, The Merchant Ship ...

    Age: 3-18. Read time: 9.5 Min. You can't talk of the history of colonial America without beginning with the Mayflower. The Mayflower had played a significant role in forming the history of modern-day America. The ship sailed from England to Cape Cod Bay in 1620 with 102 passengers.

  6. Mayflower facts for kids

    Mayflower facts for kids. most likely taken apart by Rotherhithe shipbreaker c. 1624. c. 80-90 ft (24-27.5 m) on deck, 100-110 ft (30-33.5 m) overall. The Mayflower was the famous ship that transported the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (United States), in 1620.

  7. 5 Things You May Not Know About the Pilgrims

    3. The Pilgrims didn't name Plymouth, Massachusetts, for Plymouth, England. In fact, the Pilgrims didn't name Plymouth, Massachusetts, at all. It had been dubbed that years earlier by previous ...

  8. Mayflower

    Mayflower, the ship that carried the Pilgrims from England to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620. Although no detailed description of the original vessel exists, marine archaeologists estimate that the square-rigged sailing ship weighed about 180 tons and measured 90 feet (27 metres) long.

  9. The Mayflower ‑ Ship, Compact & Pilgrims

    The Mayflower was a merchant ship that carried 102 passengers, including nearly 40 Protestant Separatists, on a journey from England to the New World in 1620.

  10. 5 Facts About The Mayflower, The Ship That Sailed To The ...

    BBC History Revealed shares five facts you might not know…. On 16 September 1620, a merchant ship, the Mayflower, sailed from England and made its way to the New World. On board were 102 men, women and children, half of whom (the 'Saints' or 'Pilgrims' as they are known today) were escaping religious persecution, while the other half ...

  11. 10 Things You Might Not Know about the Mayflower

    To honor this historic milestone, below are 10 facts you might not know about the Mayflower voyage! 1. The voyage was supposed to be made by two vessels. The second vessel, the Speedwell, was deemed to be unseaworthy, so the 130+ passengers and crew members were jam-packed on board the Mayflower along with food, tools, weapons, and many live ...

  12. The Mayflower Voyage, Pilgrims, Colony, History for Kids

    The Mayflower sailed on September 16th, 1620, from Plymouth in Great Britain. The ship went to America. More than 30 million people can trace their ancestry back to the 102 passengers and approximately 30 crew aboard the Mayflower when it landed in Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts. It was a cold winter.

  13. 5 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About The Pilgrims

    Here are five facts you probably didn't know about the Pilgrims. The Mayflower didn't land in Plymouth first. The Mayflower first landed at the tip of Cape Cod, in what is now Provincetown. They had hoped to make it to the mouth of the Hudson River and find fertile farmland north of present-day New York City, but bad weather forced them to ...

  14. Mayflower

    Mayflower was an English sailing ship that transported a group of English families, known today as the Pilgrims, from England to the New World in 1620. After 10 weeks at sea, Mayflower, with 102 passengers and a crew of about 30, reached what is today the United States, dropping anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on November 21 [O.S. November 11], 1620.

  15. 8 Facts About the Mayflower Compact

    The Mayflower Compact was an important step forward in the New World's establishment of religious freedom and self-government. 5. The original Compact is missing, but there are copies. The original Mayflower Compact document has been lost through time, but three versions from the 17th century have survived.

  16. Mayflower Ship

    Mayflower Ship Fact 1. The Mayflower was the name of the sailing ship that took the people, who would become known collectively as the 'Pilgrims', to the New World. The voyage on the Mayflower sailing ship took 66 days. Mayflower Ship Fact 2. There were 102 passengers and between 25-30 crew members.

  17. 15 Interesting Facts About the Mayflower for Kids

    The Mayflower's passengers had a rough crossing. They only had about 2 by 7 feet of space per person. Crew members had to work to keep the cargo ship afloat in the bad weather during the trip. Many people suffered from seasickness. All 102 passengers lived primarily on the gun deck.

  18. Mayflower Voyage and Passengers

    One person was born on the voyage to America. Mayflower Voyage - Fact 5. There were 102 voyagers on the Mayflower Ship. Only 41 of them were Separatists, aka Puritans and Pilgrims. The other voyagers were tradesmen, craftsmen, laborers and Indentured servants and several young orphans. Mayflower Voyage - Fact 6.

  19. Colonial America for Kids: Mayflower

    Interesting Facts about the Mayflower. A baby boy named Oceanus was born on the Mayflower during the voyage. You can visit a re-creation of the Mayflower ship called the Mayflower II at the State Pier in downtown Plymouth, MA. The "between decks" area where the passengers lived was probably only about 5 feet tall.

  20. Mayflower Facts

    Mayflower Facts. The Mayflower is the ship that carried the Pilgrims (mostly English Separatists) in 1620 from England to the New World. The Mayflower was a merchant ship and its design made it difficult to navigate the winds and waters of the North Atlantic during the epic voyage. This resulted in the trip taking more than two months (66 days ...

  21. 10 Most Interesting Passengers Of The Mayflower

    We all know the Mayflower as the famous ship that transported the English Puritans to America. The ship was at sea for 66 days before arriving and carried about 130 passengers and crew. Today, we refer to the colonists who made the trip across the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower as the Pilgrims.. The passengers of the Mayflower consisted of servants, laborers, doctors, wives, children, and more.

  22. The Pilgrims and the Mayflower—History and Facts

    The Mayflower was a merchant ship that usually carried goods such as wine, but its most famous cargo was the group of pilgrims destined to settle in Plymouth. The ship first set sail in August 1620 alongside another merchant ship called the Speedwell. After the Speedwell sprouted a leak, both ships returned to port, and all passengers crammed ...

  23. Fun Facts

    Mayflower Fun Facts! Learn more about the Mayflower! *Fun Fact 1-There were 102 passengers and between 25-30 crew members. The maximum number of people this type of ship would normally carry was 140 - the living conditions would have been very cramped. *Fun Fact 2- The Mayflower ship was at least 12 years old when it undertook the voyage to ...