The ship that brought the Pilgrims to America is called the Mayflower. In 1620, the Mayflower carried a group of English Puritans, later known as the Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom. After a challenging journey across the Atlantic Ocean, they landed at Plymouth Rock in present-day Massachusetts. The Pilgrims established one of the first successful English colonies in North America, which laid the groundwork for future colonization and the eventual establishment of the United States. The Mayflower’s journey is celebrated in American history, particularly during Thanksgiving.