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Portrait of Alvaro Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, author of Naufragios - a history of the Panfilo Narvaez's expedition and shipwreck and his tale of survival. Image may be scaled down and subject to copyright.
Portrait of Juan de Onate
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This image depicts Juan de Oñate wearing a military uniform. (Circa 1598)Check our the "Camino Real Photo Tour"at http://www.museumeducation.org/phototour/
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Map of Cabrillo & Ferrelo Expedition
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Spanish explorers reach southern Oregon

Bartolome Ferrelo sailed north from Mexico and reached the Oregon coast at about 42 1/2 degees north latitude in 1543.

http://www.secstate.wa.gov/history/timeline_detail
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The Carabela was the sailing ship used by Spanish and Portuguese sailors in the 1400s and 1500s. La Carabela - Sailing ships used by Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the 1400-1500s.

For more information about carabelas in Spanish: http://www.fundacionhispania.org/articulo2.htm
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Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
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Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovered the Bay of San Diego in September, 1542, and first explored the coast of California San Diego Historical Society.Image may be subject to copyright.
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