Long History
Long History
Long History
The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 1. Saavedra Sets off in a Leaky Boat
14 minutes Posted May 3, 2023 at 7:23 am.
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(1 of 5) In 1527, Saavedra set off with the third ever Spanish expedition to cross the Pacific. The crew were searching for news of the previous expedition, headed by Loaisa. A decade had still not passed since Magellan's first ever European passage across the Pacific. These were pioneering, world-changing voyages. Did Saavedra find Loaisa?