The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Volume 1 by Azel Ames
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Lying at Dartmouth.
Monday, Aug. 21/31 Still at Dartmouth. Overhauling completed. Cargo relaced. Making ready to go to sea. Tuesday, Aug. 22/Sept. 1. Still at Dartmouth. Lying at anchor ready for sea. Wednesday, Aug. 23/Sept. 2. Weighed anchor,' as did also MAY-FLOWER, and set sail. Laid general course W.S.W. Wind fair Thursday, Aug. 24/Sept.3. Fair wind, but ship leaking. Friday, Aug. 25/Sept. 4. Wind fair. Ship leaking dangerously. MAY- FLOWER in company. Saturday, Aug. 26/Sept. 5. About 100 leagues [300 miles] from Land's End. Ship leaking badly. Hove to. Signalled MAY-FLOWER, in company. Consultation between masters, carpenters, and principal passengers. Decided to put back into Plymouth and determine whether pinnace is seaworthy. Put about and laid |
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