Historical Events tagged with "coastal survey"

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Exploration & Discovery

John Narborough's Coastal Expedition Departure

December 31st, 1670 354 years ago

John Narborough's expedition set sail from Corral Bay after conducting a thorough survey of the coastline. This journey was significant as it followed the loss of four hostages, who had been captured by Spanish forces during their operations. Narborough aimed to explore and chart areas along the South American coast, establishing routes for potential trade and naval operations.

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