 The island of Martha’s Vineyard has been a haven for seafarers for centuries. While legend holds that the Vikings may have been the first to explore its shores as far back as 1000 A.D., its first documentation dates to 1602 when English navigator Benjamin Gosnold landed on Chappaquiddick. Although Gosnold felt the land was uninhabitable, he named the island in honor of his daughter Martha. In 1641, Thomas Mayhew and his son were given the rights to occupy the island and with a party of 80, they settled what became known as Edgartown. The newcomers lived in harmony with the natives, relying on their knowledge and friendship to survive the early years of settlement. Island inhabitants naturally relied upon the abundance of the sea for sustenance and livelihood. Edgartown became the whaling capital of the world in the early 19th century and counted more than 100 whaling captains among its citizens. Many of these stately homes have been preserved and lend a distinctive flavor to this charming community. 1742
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