PROJECT MAYFLOWER

PROJECT MAYFLOWER  

PROJECT MAYFLOWER is the dramatic true story of a maritime adventure that captured America’s imagination and inspired the world.  It is a tale of courage, teamwork and optimism.   

“One of the most fabulous voyages of modern times!”  – National Geographic Magazine

It reveals – for the first time –  the diplomatic role Mayflower II played in reaffirming the “Special Relationship” between the United States and Britain following the Suez Crisis, an event caused by a Middle East war-of-choice that stopped the flow of oil.

“A thrilling voyage … ended in pride!” – LIFE magazine

Richard Stone traces the Mayflower II’s dramatic seven-week voyage from England to Cape Cod in the skilled hands of Alan Villiers, 33 bold men and a cat named Felix. 

He details the challenges of building a 17th century wooden ship in the age of steel and the skills needed to survive a major storm that almost destroyed the square-rigger. 

Details of a private meeting between President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan just prior to the replica’s sailing are also reported for the first time.

Critics are raving:

“… maritime history buffs … will want to make space on the bookshelf where they keep their Samuel Eliot Morisons and Nathaniel Philbricks.”  — Keith Thomson, author of the New York Times bestseller Born to Be Hanged. 

“… a triumphant tale of personal persistence and international cooperation following the devastation of the Second World War.” — Steven Ujifusa, author of The Last Ships from Hamburg and Barons of the Sea.

“I love this book!”  — James Fallows, author of the New York Times bestseller Our Towns and other books.