What would you take if you were moving to another country? The transport company sets a limit of one large container plus one hand-carried satchel per adult.
Clothes come to my mind first. Then some dishes and household necessities — pots & pans & linens. Garden and farm tools are high on the list. Perhaps special tools and items for a trade. Books, including a religious volume or two were included by most of the Europeans immigrating to America.
In the sweet historical romance, New Dreams, Louisa Mueller and her father leave the German States for America. He’s a baker, so many of the items in his travel chest relate to his occupation — from recipes to pans. Check out the book at the link to see how the Mueller’s fare during and after the sailing ship voyage. https://amzn.to/3vWydWE
