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Departure from Callao
- When
- 9 April 1595
- Where
- Callao
The Spanish expedition fleet departed Callao on 9 April 1595, beginning the voyage to the southwest Pacific.
Four ships, including the San Gerónimo and Santa Ysabel, left the port of Callao. This departure initiated the 1595 expedition led by Mendaña across the Pacific Ocean.
Sources
- Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21
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