In what year did the pilgrims board the mayflower?

After several mishaps and one return to England due to a leaking sister ship (the Speedwell) the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower to sail to the New World in on September 6, 1620. They arrived at their destination on November 9, 1620.

An Excellent web resource for the Mayflower and its famous passengers can be found at:

http://www.mayflowerhistory.com/