As part of their quest for religious freedom and economic opportunity, a group of English pilgrims known as the Separatists prepared to leave their homeland aboard the Mayflower. This ship was meant to take them to the New World, where they hoped to establish a settlement outside of the Church of England's influence. Joining the Mayflower on this expedition was another vessel, the Speedwell, which also carried settlers. On August 5, 1620, both ships departed from Southampton, England, filled with hope and determination. However, their journey faced immediate challenges. Shortly after setting sail, the Speedwell began to show significant signs of leakage, prompting the ships to make an unscheduled stop in Dartmouth Harbour. Here, the crew and passengers worked arduously to identify and repair the leaks. Despite their efforts, after multiple attempts to fix the ship, it became evident that the Speedwell was not seaworthy enough to continue the voyage. This unfortunate development stranded the pilgrims in England for a longer period than anticipated and required the Mayflower to continue its journey alone, now carrying the determined souls of the intended settlers who remained hopeful amidst adversity.