Towns That Only Exist Because of One Bizarre Thing

3. The Town Born from a Shipwreck

In the early 17th century, a shipwreck off the coast of Bermuda led to the unexpected founding of St. George's. The Sea Venture, en route to Virginia, was caught in a hurricane and wrecked on the reefs of Bermuda. The survivors, stranded on the island, decided to establish a settlement rather than risk another perilous voyage. This accidental colonization laid the foundation for what would become the oldest continuously inhabited English town in the New World. St. George's is a testament to adaptability and survival, its history deeply intertwined with the sea and the fateful events that led to its creation.