Oceanus Hopkins
Oceanus Hopkins was the only child born on the Mayflower during its historic voyage which brought the English Pilgrims to America. A boy, Peregrine White, was born on board, after arriving in America, as the ship lay at anchor.
Oceanus was born to Stephen Hopkins and his wife, Elizabeth Hopkins, sometime between the boarding and arrival dates of September 6 and November 9, 1620. He did not survive very long, however, and may have died the first winter, or during the subsequent year or two, certainly before the 1627 Division of Cattle. The location of his grave is unknown.
He was named 'Oceanus', Latin for 'ocean', because he was born on the Atlantic Ocean.
