I was on the Hoe when she left and as there was hardly any wind she had to be towed out past the breakwater by a tug.This historic photograph from 22nd April 1957 shows
the Mayflower II sailing out of Plymouth, Devon, on its
voyage to Plymouth, Massachusetts
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Captained by Alan Villiers, I think.I was on the Hoe when she left and as there was hardly any wind she had to be towed out past the breakwater by a tug.
Mayflower Sails For America (1957)
Plymouth, Devon.GV. Plymouth promenade with crowds waiting to watch the Mayflower II, replica of the famous boat of the Pilgrim fathers, depart for America. ...www.youtube.com
In the video they said Commander Villiers, but i would have thought it should be Captain Villiers.Captained by Alan Villiers, I think.
Commander would have been his rank. Captain his role.In the video they said Commander Villiers, but i would have thought it should be Captain Villiers.
Is that the bridge as designed by Chris Grayling?
Is this the boat that was left to rot in the Plym, visible from the Embankment?