 They also had a new purpose-built flagship, "Sea Venture", constructed, and placed in the most experienced of hands, Christopher Newport.On June 2, 1609, "Sea Venture" set sail from Plymouth as the flagship of a seven-ship fleet (towing two additional pinnaces) destined for Jamestown, Virginia as part of the Third Supply, carrying 214 settlers.On July 24, the fleet ran into a strong storm, likely a hurricane, and the ships were separated.