Mayflower II Sea Trials

The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor. PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
1 _M1A3140 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
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The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
2 _M1A3140 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The iconic cupola of the Whaling Museum is seen in the background as the Mayflower II is seen docked at State Pier in New Bedford, before heading out to perform sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
3 _M1A2843 The iconic cupola of the Whaling Museum is seen in the background as the Mayflower II is seen docked at State Pier in New Bedford, before heading out to perform sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
4 _M1A3122 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
5 _M1A3067 Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
6 _M1A2931 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The tugboat Jaguar escorts the Mayflower II out to sea where it performed sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
7 _M1A2874 The tugboat Jaguar escorts the Mayflower II out to sea where it performed sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
8 _M1A3104 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
9 _M1A3115 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Visitors standing on State Pier look an as the Mayflower II heads out to sea to perform sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
10 _M1A2852 Visitors standing on State Pier look an as the Mayflower II heads out to sea to perform sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
11 _M1A3199 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
12 _M1A3219 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A crewmember prepares the mast on the bow of the Mayflower in preparation to head out for sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
13 _M1A2818 A crewmember prepares the mast on the bow of the Mayflower in preparation to head out for sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The tugboat Jaguar escorts the Mayflower II out to sea where it performed sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
14 _M1A2872 The tugboat Jaguar escorts the Mayflower II out to sea where it performed sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II passes the Butler Flats light house on its way to perform sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
15 _M1A2907 The Mayflower II passes the Butler Flats light house on its way to perform sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
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Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
16 _M1A2956 Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
17 _M1A2987 Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
18 _M1A3007 Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
19 _M1A2995 Crew members unfurl the sails of the Mayflower II as it performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.  PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
20 _M1A3228 The Mayflower II performs sea trials under sail in Buzzards Bay after an unexpected stop in New Bedford harbor.
PHOTO PETER PEREIRA