Griffin (ship) facts for kids
The Griffin was a famous ship from the 1600s. It sailed across the Atlantic Ocean between England and the early English settlements in Massachusetts Bay in America. This ship played an important role in bringing many early settlers to the new colonies.
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The Ship Griffin
The Griffin was a large ship for its time, weighing about 300 tons. It was known for its important journeys carrying people from England to the new settlements in America.
Journeys to the New World
The Griffin made several trips across the ocean. Records show it sailed in both 1633 and 1634. These voyages were very important for people moving to America.
The 1633 Voyage
In 1633, the Griffin left from a place called Downs in England. It arrived at Plymouth in the Plymouth Colony on September 3.
This journey carried about 200 people. Many of them were religious people who wanted to practice their beliefs freely. They were often called "religious dissidents" because their ideas were different from the main church in England. Famous passengers on this trip included Thomas Hooker, Samuel Stone, and John Cotton. During this voyage, a baby named Seaborn Cotton was born on the ship.
The 1634 Voyage
In 1634, the Griffin made another significant trip. On this journey, it carried Anne Hutchinson to the Massachusetts colony. Anne Hutchinson was a very important figure in early American history. Her oldest son had traveled to the colony the year before, also on the Griffin.
Other Ships Named Griffin
It's important to know that other ships have also been named Griffin or similar names. These are usually different ships from different times. For example, there was a Danish warship called Griffen that sailed in the 1400s. Also, Robert de La Salle had a ship called Le Griffon that sailed the Great Lakes in the late 1600s. These are not the same Griffin that sailed to Massachusetts.
