The Portuguese Discovery of the Isles of Sequeira

From Habele Institute

Lessa, William A. (July 1975). "The Portuguese Discovery of the Isles of Sequeira" (PDF). Micronesica. 11 (1). ISSN 0026-279 Check |issn= value (help).

Abstract: The identity of the lsles of Sequeira discovered in 1525 by some marooned Portuguese sailors has never been satisfactorily determined. Here, using anthropological, geographical , and biological clues contained in early accounts, the merits of the claims for Australia, Tobi, Palau, Ngulu, Yap, and Ulithi are subjected to intense scrutiny. "Ethno-logical sleuthing·• serves to reject a ll but one candidate.