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EMPIRE’S REACH
University of West Florida
Master of Arts (MA), University of West Florida
2008
Abstract
The author conducts an analysis of the data gathered from the Emanuel Point Shipwreck during two phases of excavation to determine the vessel’s true dimensions. This analysis reveals that the ship was very likely the remains of the galleon San Juan, which was wrecked in 1559 along with most of the rest of the fleet from the Luna Expedition. Noting the inherently martial role of 16th-century galleons, the author contends that such was the nature of the expedition itself based on the extensive communication between the principals involved in the expedition’s genesis and implementation. This conclusion brings a sharper focus on the overall military nature of this chapter of Spain’s American exploration and helps to identify the differing goals of the expedition’s prominent figures.
Details
- Title
- EMPIRE’S REACH
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Publisher
- University of West Florida
- Format
- text
- Copyright
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/
- Identifiers
- 99380090740906600
- Academic Unit
- Anthropology
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Master of Arts (MA)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), University of West Florida