Mayflower - The Wind Freshens

Ancestors of Forrest Gene PLUMSTEAD Sr

The Wind Freshens

The Wind Freshens - By Dr Mike Haywood

At this time, 383 years ago, the Mayflower's fortunes were changing once again. After leaving Plymouth, the first days of the voyage had passed with good winds and gently rolling seas. But now the black clouds to the North began to lumber heavily across the sky and the weather deteriorated rapidly. William Bradford described the event as follows:

''After they had enjoyed fair winds and weather for a season, they were encountered many times with cross winds........

The attached picture is from my original painting which tries to capture the scene described in Bradford's account. Please feel free to use this or any other image from my Mayflower paintings in any manner you want. This includes printing or for illustrating your web-site to give it more impact. Please give me proper credit, listing my name as the original artist and my contact information.

It is worth noting that many other similar small ships crossed the Atlantic during the 17th century, carrying passengers to the New World. They are less well-known than the Mayflower, yet they would have experienced similar conditions. These include the Fortune, the Anne, the Sparrowhawk and the Little James.

Painting by Dr. Mike Haywood
www.mikehaywoodart.co.uk
Used With Permission

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