The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Volume 1 by Azel Ames
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Saturday, Aug. 5/55.
Dropped down Southampton Water and beat down Channel. Wind dead ahead. Laid general course W.S.W. Sunday, Aug. 6/16. Wind baffling. Beating down Channel. Monday, Aug. 7/17. Ditto. Tuesday, Aug. 8/18. Ditto. Ship leaking. Wednesday, Aug. 9/19. Ship leaking badly. Wind still ahead. Thursday, Aug. 10/20. Ship still leaking badly. Gaining on pumps. Hove to. Signalled MAY-FLOWER, in company. Consultation with Captain Jones and principal passengers. Decided vessels shall put back, Dartmouth, being nearest convenient port. Wore ship and laid course for Dartmouth with good wind. Friday, Aug. 11/21. Wind fair. Ship leaking badly. Saturday, Aug. 12/22. |
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