 Over the years, the Bermudian government bought more land in the area and established the Spittal Pond Reserve, which is owned by the government and the Trust.Spittal Pond is now reported to be the largest nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary in Bermuda.There is mention of a Portuguese shipwreck on this shore dated to 1545 AD, though not confirmed, as when George Summers came to this island in 1609 AD there were no Portuguese settlers on the island.