Besides passengers and crew, the ships must be well-supplied with food and water. Captain Newport will stop and resupply in the Canary Islands and West Indies, but weather may delay you for weeks. It is best to be well-provisioned.

You will also need to carry all the clothing, tools, and other items you will need in Virginia. There will be no supply ships for a full year. Examine carefully the List of Necessary Provisions. It will help you be better prepared. Examine this list of . It will appear in a separate window. The list was created in 1622 to help colonists prepare for life in the New World.

Use the links on that page to help you understand some of the unfamiliar words. You will even be able to examine a copy of the Original Document.