Voyage of the Galleon San Martin to the Philippines

Levesque, Rodrigue (1992). "Voyage of the Galleon San Martin to the Philippines". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 2, Prelude to Conquest, 1561-1595. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 521–523. ISBN 0-920201-02-4.

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Abstract: Account of the voyage of the galleon San Martín to the Philippines in 1582. The narrative describes the Pacific crossing from New Spain, noting storms, sickness, and shortages of food and water that plagued the crew. It highlights the skill of pilots in navigating dangerous seas and the endurance of sailors under harsh conditions. The San Martín reached Manila with survivors in weakened condition, underscoring both the risks of the galleon route and its importance for maintaining Spain’s link with Asia.