The Origins of Bermuda lie in the town of St. George, where the original shipwrecked settlers landed in 1609, and where the first community was established following the official colonization in 1612. The name derives partly from the patron saint of England, but also from Admiral Sir George Somers, the colonies founding father. In addition to being packed with historical significance due to the fact that it was the capital until 1815, it is one of the best-preserved historical cities. St. Peter’s church is the oldest continuously used church in the Western Hemisphere.