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Departure of the Mayflower from Plymouth
Departure of the Mayflower from Plymouth with 102 men, women and children on board, to seek religious liberty in the New World. Date: 1620
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1620 Departure Fathers Leaving Mayflower Pilgrim Plymouth Protestant Puritan Puritans Sails Stuart Waving
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This evocative image captures the historic moment of the Departure of the Mayflower from Plymouth Harbor in England, on September 6, 1620. With 102 men, women, and children on board, the Pilgrims, a group of Separatist Puritans seeking religious liberty, embarked on a perilous journey to the New World. The Mayflower, a small, sturdy English cargo and passenger ship, is shown here with full sails set against the backdrop of a stormy sky. The Pilgrims, dressed in their simple, utilitarian clothing, are shown waving farewell to their loved ones on the shore. The scene is filled with a sense of hope and determination, as well as trepidation and uncertainty about the challenges that lay ahead. The Pilgrims had originally intended to travel directly to Virginia, but were forced to detour to Provincetown Harbor in Cape Cod due to rough seas and a damaged mast. They eventually settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they established the Plymouth Colony, the second successful English settlement in North America. This powerful image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Pilgrims and their quest for religious freedom and a new beginning in a land far from their homeland. The 17th century scene, captured in this Stuart-era print, continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its historical significance and emotional resonance.
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