It later came to light that the Speedwell had been fitted with new and larger masts back in Holland. Such masts, crowded with sail, would have put stress on the ship and opened leaks.
It is possible that the ship's master did this intentionally.
After being left behind in Plymouth, the Speedwell was sold and refitted.
William Bradford later remarked on Mr. Reynolds' (the ship's master) "cunning and deceit" and noted that the Speedwell went on to make many voyages "to great profit of her owners."
Nice Guy, That Mr. Reynolds. --Cooter
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