On August 5, 1620, two ships, the Mayflower and the Speedwell left Southampton, England, for North America. The Speedwell had a leak, and the ships were forced to return to England. The Speedwell didn't make the trip. The Mayflower did and also made history, departing from Plymouth on September 6, and reaching Cape Cod on November 11, where the pilgrims signed the famous Mayflower Compact establishing government for themselves.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Mayflower Departs Southampton
On August 5, 1620, two ships, the Mayflower and the Speedwell left Southampton, England, for North America. The Speedwell had a leak, and the ships were forced to return to England. The Speedwell didn't make the trip. The Mayflower did and also made history, departing from Plymouth on September 6, and reaching Cape Cod on November 11, where the pilgrims signed the famous Mayflower Compact establishing government for themselves.
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