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The voyage of the Henry and Francis to New Jersey, 1685 - The Old Edinburgh Club The Henry and Francis sailed from Leith in September 1685 to New Jersey. A tragic colonising voyage with Covenanter prisoners on board.

In early September 1685, a ship weighed anchor in the Forth and headed out into the North Sea on a long voyage. You can read more about this voyage on our website. #newjersey #eastjerseybound #covenaterprisoners #1685voyage #17thcenturyleithvoyages #colonies

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