In early June 1610, the starving colonists who had abandoned Jamestown and started down the river to return to England anchored their small ships off this point. Here they learned of the timely arrival of Sir Thomas West, Lord de la Warr, with abundant supplies and new settlers, and were able to return to their homes at Jamestown. Lord de la Warr, who lived from 1577 to 1618, was the first Governor and Captain General of the Colony of Virginia.
