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Winthrop Fleet


 

The Winthrop Fleet of 1630 was a fleet of eleven ships that carried 700 immigrants from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in April to July 1630. The group was led by Governor John Winthrop.

Notes

  • Arbella: The flagship, designated 'Admiral' in the consortship; named for Lady Arbella (Arbella Clinton, daughter of Thomas, 5th Earl of Lincoln, wife of Isaac Johnson.)
  • Talbot: Designated 'Vice Admiral'.
  • Ambrose: Designated 'Rear Admiral'.
  • Jewel: Designated a 'Captain'.
  • Only the fleet leaders, named above, plus Mayflower, Whale, and Success carried passengers. The others were used to transport freight and livestock.
  • Mayflower: A different one than that of Pilgrim fame.

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