The original as scholars and shipwrights could make her, a gift of english men to america. This tribute to history takes the form of living adventure. Original seter the sail for the new world on the landing stage from which the pilgrims departed, they wish the Ships Company godspeed and smooth sailing. , the ceremonies are ended, the adventure about to begin with the attention of the world. Pilgrims ownom the departure from their homeland in search of freedom. And 1957 are separated by more by far more than the passage of time. Rigging,ad to master more than 50 robes, to handle the six sales. Men the more experienced learning a lot of art. A piney craft to brave the broad atlantic. Mayflower ii carries only a company of 23. These modern seafarers have added advantages, a perfected system of navigation, radio, accurate charts, and, perhaps more important, knowledge of winds and currents. Virginia,ms set for but arrived at cape cod. The captain takes advantage of the trade winds. The co