Rough seas and high winds prevented them from crossing for two days; when they finally left Guilford on the afternoon of May 23, they were accompanied on the crossing by two armed sloops and one that was unarmed. Only 170 made the crossing to the vicinity of Southold, New York, where they arrived around 6 pm.
Severe weather conditions prevented them from making the crossing for two days; when they finally set sail from Guilford on May 23, they were accompanied by two armed ships and one unarmed vessel. A total of 170 individuals successfully completed the journey to the vicinity of Southold, New York, arriving around 6 pm.