Lost at sea, they happened upon a piece of land<span> that would become known as Cape Cod. After surveying the </span>land<span>, they set up camp not too far from </span>Plymouth<span> Rock. They feared venturing further south because winter was fast approaching. The 102 travellers aboard the </span>Mayflower landed<span> upon the shores of </span>Plymouth<span> in 1620.</span>