What was the Speedwell in the Mayflower voyage?

What was the Speedwell in the Mayflower voyage?

• A. One of the ships destined to sail with the Mayflower
• B. A compass used by the Pilgrims
• C. A treaty with local tribes
• D. A type of coffee

Answer: (A)

The Speedwell was intended to be one of the two ships sailing with the Mayflower in 1620, planned to travel together to the Virginia voyage. However, the Speedwell proved to be unreliable, with persistent leaks and other problems that prevented it from making the journey. Passengers and crew were transferred to the Mayflower, which then sailed on to the New World with most of the Pilgrims. In short, the Speedwell’s role was as a companion ship that ultimately did not complete the voyage. It wasn’t a compass, a treaty, or coffee.

The Speedwell was intended to be one of the two ships sailing with the Mayflower in 1620, planned to travel together to the Virginia voyage. However, the Speedwell proved to be unreliable, with persistent leaks and other problems that prevented it from making the journey. Passengers and crew were transferred to the Mayflower, which then sailed on to the New World with most of the Pilgrims. In short, the Speedwell’s role was as a companion ship that ultimately did not complete the voyage. It wasn’t a compass, a treaty, or coffee.