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John of London (ship) - Wikipedia

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17th-century ship

The John of London was a ship famous for bringing the first printing press to the British Colonies of North America; however, the first press in the American continent had arrived in 1536 in Mexico City by Juan Pablos in representation of Juan Cromberger.

Construction and Service[edit]

The John of London was possibly built during the 1620s by Robert Trenckmore in his shipyards at Shoreham-By-Sea in West Sussex, England. At least once during her 20-30 year lifespan, she was refitted as a fighting ship.

Brings the first printing press to North America[edit]

The ship was captained by George Lamberton during her 1638 voyage from Hull, Yorkshire to Boston, Massachusetts. This voyage brought Ezekiel Rogers and a number of families that went on to settle Rowley, Massachusetts. The voyage was also notable for bringing the first printing press to North America,[1][2] which went on to be used at Harvard College.[3][4]

The John of London was captured and sunk near Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, during 1650.


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