The Mayflower Story by Tom Streissguthu Content Consultant Maura Jane Farrelly Associate Professor and Chair of American Studies Brandeis University Famous Ships Essential Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com
Chapter The Mayflower II a modern replica of the original ship belps people understand what the Pilgrims might have experienced during their historic journey on the Mayflower 1 ARRIVAL IN THE NEW WORLD A squat three masted sailing ship drew close to a long low strip of beach The rough and cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean were breaking along the shore On the other side of this peninsula was Cape Cod Bay It was November 11 1620 very late in the season for ocean sailing The ship pitched and rolled in the waves Its passengers remained below decks seeking shelter in their cramped and airless quarters With Master Christopher Jones in command the Mayflower had just completed a difficult voyage across the North Atlantic The ship
