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Sailing north from Jamaica to Long Island in a standard dutch type merchant vessel would take between 18 to 30 days in 1697. From New York to Jamaica would take considerably longer because the vessel would be going against the Gulf Stream.

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Q: In 1697 how long would it have taken to sail from Port Royal Jamaica to Long Island?
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