On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:47:53 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
.. .

The dingy used by the pilgrims was undoubtedly bigger and heavier than
yours. They used really thick fiberglass in those days!


Contrary to popular belief, the Pilgrims did not initially land at Plymouth.
(Anyone who is familiar with Plymouth Harbor and the entrance can understand
why).

The official story is that the Mayflower first arrived and anchored off of
Provincetown on the tip of the Cape. A crew was then sent off on the
ship's jonboat with orders to find a safe harbor. The crew rowed across
Cape Cod Bay to Plymouth, (a distance of over 20 miles), found Plymouth,
briefly stepped upon "the Rock", then rowed back to report their findings.

Me? I just use my GPS.

Eisboch



The batteries ran down in their handhelds.