Episode 2 of 3
Hurricane of September 1559
- When
- September 19, 1559
- Where
- Pensacola Bay
A hurricane destroyed most of the fleet and supplies on September 19, 1559, killing many colonists.
The storm struck before unloading was complete. It sank five ships, a galleon, and a bark, and grounded a caravel. The destruction of cargo and vessels severely weakened the colony's ability to sustain itself.
Sources
- Tristán de Luna y Arellano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-17
- Pensacola, Florida Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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