The Pilgrims & Plymouth Colony 1620 P5

12 Years after the Pilgrims had left England and went to Holland, where they found religious toleration, they became concerned for the faith of their children. So they decided to move to America where thy could freely worship God, raise Godly children, and share the wonderful truths of the Christian Gospel with others. The Pilgrims arranged for two ships to carry them to America: the Speedwell and Mayflower. Shortly after setting out, the Speedwell developed a leak. After its repair the ships departed once more, but the Speedwell again developed a leak, requiring a second return. It did not make a third attempt. Many at that time, including Bradford, believed the leak was intentional —-a result of sabotage by the crew, who did not want to go to America. Later evidence seems to confirm this, for once the Speedwell was sold to new owners, it made a successful voyage to the New World.

Content sourced from "The American Story, the beginnings" by David Barton and Tim Barton