Mayflower Flag - St. George's CrossThis flag - the flag of England - was one of two ensigns which the Speedwell (carrying the Leiden Separatists from Holland to Britain) flew as it departed Delfshaven. The hull was wrapped in smoke, through which was seen at the stern the white flag of England doubly bisected by the great red cross of St. George, a token that the emigrants had at last resumed their dearly-loved nationality. Far above them at the main was seen the Union Jack of new device. And Azel Ames, at page 38 of The May-flower and Her Log, July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621, writes: CreditsQuoted passages, from the referenced works above, online courtesy Google Books. |
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