The ship that carried a cargo of indentured servants to the colonies was the "Loyal Mary." This ship played a crucial role in transporting individuals who agreed to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to America, food, and shelter. This system allowed colonists to acquire labor needed for agriculture and other growing industries in the New World, while also providing opportunities for impoverished Europeans seeking a new life. Indentured servitude was a significant aspect of early colonial labor dynamics, influencing social and economic structures.