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From Old Ironsides to the Arizona: The Most Famous Ships in American History

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10. Mayflower

10. Mayflower
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The Mayflower was the English ship that carried the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England, to the New World in 1620. After a difficult 66-day voyage, it landed at what is now Provincetown Harbor before the settlers established Plymouth Colony. The journey became a foundational story in American history, symbolizing early European settlement and self-governance through the signing of the Mayflower Compact (britannica.com).

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