On April 27th, 2022, shortly after dawn, a ship called the Mayflower left its berth at the Port of Plymouth in England. Conditions were tranquil in Plymouth Sound: no wind, no waves, and an outgoing tide. As it maneuvered past fishing boats, the 50-foot-long and 20-foot-wide Mayflower could be mistaken for a pleasure craft, if not for its curiously futuristic design. Set low to the water like a kayak, the sleek trimaran resembled a starfighter from Star Wars, gliding across the sea’s surface, and bore no resemblance to its namesake that had left Plymouth 402 years earlier. The word emblazoned on both sides of the Mayflower’s exterior added further intrigue: Unmanned. Full Story ►
