I saw this on FamilySearch today – Take a Virtual Tour of the Mayflower: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/virtual-tour-mayflower-ship/. There is a slideshow in the link.
September 14, 2020 – by Jessica Grimaud
A critical delay, cramped quarters, stormy seas, and an arrival 500 miles off course—such were the twists and turns that defined the Mayflower ship’s voyage to America in 1620.
Despite its less-than-perfect journey, the Mayflower is historically significant in part because of the voyage’s unexpected setbacks. The passengers’ response and resiliency to each obstacle left an indelible mark on American history.
Virtually explore the interior of the Mayflower and learn more about the fateful voyage.
Explore the Mayflower
The Mayflower was built shortly before its purchase in 1608. Experts estimate that the length of the deck was between 80 and 90 feet and that the ship was 24 feet at its widest point.
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Mayflower Voyage
It’s hard to imagine the pilgrims aboard any other ship but the Mayflower. However, the pilgrims and other Mayflower passengers originally planned to sail to America on the Speedwell. The plan was for the Mayflower—a merchant ship—to accompany the Speedwell and carrying cargo, crew, and passengers who had been recruited in England but who were not part of the Separatist congregation.
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The two ships departed on August 5, 1620, but almost immediately the Speedwell began to leak. Both ships rerouted to Dartmouth, where the Speedwell was repaired. On its second attempt, the Speedwell made it 300 miles out to sea before taking on water. Both ships returned to Plymouth, England, where the Speedwell was deemed unseaworthy.
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https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/virtual-tour-mayflower-ship/
Ups Downs Family History 
My mother’s family came to America aboard the Mary and John (1630).
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I wasn’t familiar with that ship so I checked it out.
With my last name, hard to say when my ancestors on Dad’s side arrived here. It didn’t help they generally named a male child after the father. So far, the earliest trace on that line has been early 1830s. I haven’t tried some of the less common surnames yet as they may be easier to trace.
On Mom’s patrilineal side, her ancestors arrived in the mid 1750s and settled in southern Pennsylvania. A lot easier to trace them as the surname wasn’t that common.
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If you would like me to take a quick look, let me know the surname and particulars involved.
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Thank you. I know Twiford and Basnight are the easier ones. Try East Lake, Dare County, NC as a starting point.
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If find Woodrow Wilson Twiford (1914) and his ancestors back to John Twyford (about 1620).
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Thank you.
I don’t recognize the name at first glance, but will check my records as it’s been a while since I looked at the Twiford line. I think it’s an uncommon surname which stands out compared to Smith.
He was born in East Lake which means he’s connected to my Twiford line as the town was isolated.
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That might explain why Dad was born in Norfolk as his parents lived in East Lake. I knew some of the Twiford line have a Norfolk connection.
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Nice good stuff! Timely!
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