400 years ago on Wednesday, 102 pilgrims boarded the Mayflower in Plymouth, England, and sailed to a new life in America. Adrian Vinken, chairman of the Mayflower 400 National Compact, described the trip as "arguably the most influential sea voyage in global maritime history".

Plymouth prepares for 400th Mayflower anniversary

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Plymouth prepares for 400th Mayflower anniversary