Is the Mayflower in Plymouth a replica?

The Mayflower II, a replica of the original Mayflower ship that brought the Pilgrims to America 400 year ago, sails into Plymouth on Monday, Aug. A restored replica of the original Mayflower ship that brought the Pilgrims to America 400 years ago this year is home in Plymouth following extensive renovations.

Where is the replica of the Mayflower?

Since 1957, Mayflower II has been a pier side tourist attraction, moored at Long Wharf near the site of Plymouth Rock. The ship has been a popular attraction near Boston; it has become the site of national and state celebrations.

How much does it cost to go on the Mayflower?

Provincetown, Mass. 3. The cost of a passage on the Mayflower in 1620 was £5.

Where was the replica of the Mayflower built?

The Mayflower II replica of the original pioneering ship was relaunched on Saturday after a mammoth restoration project in America. Originally built in a shipyard in Brixham, Devon, it sailed from Plymouth (UK) in 1957 across the Atlantic to Plymouth, Massachusetts.

When did the Mayflower II return to Plymouth?

Repairs were eventually completed and Mayflower II returned to her berth in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on August 7, 2013. In December 2015, the ship arrived at the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard in Mystic, CT for restoration.

How much will it cost to repair Mayflower II?

This was the first in a number of scheduled repairs over the next seven years to restore Mayflower II to pristine condition for the 400th anniversary of the English settlement of Plymouth in 2020. Expected costs for these repairs are expected to exceed two million dollars.

Why was the Mayflower in Plimoth Plantation important?

Plimoth Plantation is restoring this iconic vessel, a gift marking the friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States during World War II, to ensure that the ship will continue to educate and inspire future generations.