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It was very long, tiresome trip that coul last one month, or up to six, depending on the weather. There were hardships on the boat as well, including storms, sea-sickness among other illnesses, loneliness, perhaps if they were traveling alone, and there would be money changers on the ship that would take say, $10 that you had and give you a handful of shiny pennies and you'd be happy as a clam cuz you thought that was a lot of money. those things happened on all ships.

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