MAYFLOWER II RE-LAUNCH AT MYSTIC SEAPORT
Following a three-year restoration at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard, Mayflower II was relaunched and recommissioned. The ship was christened with water from all 50 states as well as Plymouth, U.K., and Leiden, Netherlands, before it was lowered into the water.
The Mayflower II relaunch featured an engaging program of speakers and entertainment that set the stage for the ceremonial christening before the ship was lowered into the Mystic River for the first time since her restoration began in November 2016.