Did the Mayflower sail by itself?

Answer 1

No, the Mayflower did not sail by itself; it was accompanied by another ship called the Speedwell. The two ships initially set out together from England in September 1620, but the Speedwell encountered leaks and was deemed unseaworthy. After several attempts to repair it, the crew and passengers ultimately transferred to the Mayflower, which then completed the journey to America alone.