Why was Mayflower 2 built?

Mayflower II was built to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrims' arrival in America in 1620. Constructed in 1956 in England, it serves as a replica of the original Mayflower to educate visitors about the Pilgrims' journey and their significance in American history. The ship was designed not only as a historical artifact but also as a means to foster transatlantic goodwill between the United States and the United Kingdom. Today, it is docked in Plymouth, Massachusetts, as a museum ship.