For 66 days the Pilgrims had no privacy and spent most of their time in the 'Tween Decks which were between the cargo hold on the bottom level and the upper deck. The cramped quarters had to be shared with 100 strangers plus the crew. During fierce storms they were tossed about the ship and suffered injuries. Many also became seasick. Some had hammocks to sleep. Others slept on wooden pallets. Most slept on the floors since space was at a premium. A few people even slept in the shallop, which was a small boat that was stowed on the gun deck.
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