The Pilgrims, which included many Separatists, obtained permission to settle in the British colony of Virginia and embarked for North America in September 1620 on a ship called the Mayflower.
Puritaanid, kelle hulgas oli palju separatiste, said loa asuda elama Briti kolooniasse Virginias ning 1620. aasta septembrikuus alustasidki nad laeval „Mayflower ” reisi Põhja - Ameerikasse.