The Mayflower passage

The Mayflower was too small, so they went back twice to find a larger ship and eventually set sail on the Speedwell instead.

The boat sailing alongside the Mayflower was leaking. After two attempts to fix it, they decided to sail without a second boat.

The first time, the ship had a faulty rudder that needed repairs. The second time, the Pilgrims realized they did not have enough food for the journey and came back for additional supplies.

English officials kept ordering the ship to come back so they could arrest several Pilgrims on board.

Off the coast of Europe

Near present-day London, England

Off the coast of Newfoundland

Near present-day Cape Cod, Massachusetts