Episode 2 of 2
Hurricane and March to Fort Caroline
- When
- September 11, 1565
- Where
- River of May / Canaveral coast
- Part of
- Attack on Fort Caroline
A hurricane destroyed Ribault's fleet on September 11, 1565, prompting Menendez to order his infantry to march 40 miles to Fort Caroline during the storm.
In early September, Menendez encountered Ribault's ships off the River of May. A hurricane struck on September 11, driving Ribault's ships south to destruction on the Canaveral coast. Assuming the French garrison was defenseless, Menendez ordered his infantrymen to march 40 miles north to Fort Caroline during the hurricane.
Sources
- Jean Ribault Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-07
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