The name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620 was the Mayflower. Departing from Plymouth, England, the Mayflower carried a group of English Separatists, known as Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom and a new life in the New World. After a challenging 66-day voyage, the ship arrived at Cape Cod, where the Pilgrims established Plymouth Colony. The journey and subsequent settlement were foundational events in American history, symbolizing the search for liberty and the establishment of self-governance, exemplified by the Mayflower Compact signed aboard the ship before disembarking.