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The Mayflower II mid-Atlantic
The Mayflower II sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in 1957. The ship was designed by American naval architect William Baker and was a painstakingly researched and faithful replica of the original Mayflower ship which transported the Pilgrim Fathers from Plymouth in Devon to Massachusetts in 1620. Made of English oak, Canadian timber and with ropes and spars from Scotland she was a gift from Britain to America.
1957
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This evocative photograph captures the historic moment when The Mayflower II, a meticulously crafted replica of the original 17th century vessel, sailed across the mid-Atlantic Ocean in 1957. Designed by American naval architect William Baker, this nautical marvel was a labor of love and a testament to the painstaking research and dedication of those involved in the project. Constructed primarily from English oak, Canadian timber, and adorned with ropes and spars from Scotland, The Mayflower II was a gift from Britain to America, symbolizing the enduring bond between the two nations. The ship's sails billow in the wind as she braves the vast expanse of the Atlantic, just as the Pilgrim Fathers did four centuries prior, in search of a new life and a new home. The Mayflower II was launched in 1957, marking the beginning of a historic voyage that would see the replica ship cross the Atlantic and arrive in Massachusetts, where it would become a cherished symbol of the founding of America. This painting, captured by the skilled lens of the Illustrated London News Ltd, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was connected by the sea, and the spirit of adventure and exploration knew no bounds.
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