Most Americans are familiar with the story of the Mayflower, however, what is less well known is that Plymouth was not the Mayflower’s final departure point from the Old World. Several days after it sailed a voyage of around 70 nautical miles, the Mayflower docked into the Cornish village of Newlyn. There, the crew loaded up on fresh water and adjusted its cargo while docked at the Old Quay. The rugged coastline of Cornwall has many natural harbors and fishing villages. Today, Newlyn is the largest fishing port in England, with…
