![]() ![]() ![]() The 180 ton ship was of the Dutch “ fluyt” variety (3 masts, 3 main areas or decks), a cargo ship meant to maximize efficiency in carrying cargo and not worthy of conversion to a warship in time of war. Not a big ship, Mayflower had been built around the early 17th Century and was only about 80-90 feet long at the main deck (perhaps 100 feet overall). Mayflower finally set sail for America on September 6 with 102 Pilgrims aboard (instead of the intended 65), and a crew of perhaps 25 to 30 men. ![]() Setting off again, the Speedwell again leaked and the ships returned, this time to for the Mayflower to take on Speedwell passengers and continue the Trans-Atlantic voyage alone. When the Speedwell started leaking, the ships turned back for repair. On August 5, 1620, the Mayflower set out from England with another ship, the Speedwell, on its first attempt to take Pilgrims to the New World. ![]()
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