San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cabrillo’s Ships
Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 18, 2018
1. Cabrillo’s Ships Marker
The first three sailing vessels to enter San Diego Bay came from the direction you are facing. They were the San Salvador, the Victoria and the San Miguel - Spanish vessels commanded by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo. The San Salvador, a galleon, was about 100 feet (30 meters) long and weighed about 200 tons. The Victoria was a caravel, a smaller ship built for sailing in coastal waters. The bergantin San Miguel, with sails and oars, was used mainly for ferrying men to and from shore and for servicing the larger ships.The three ships were built on the west coast of Guatemala, mostly with native materials and labor. The San Salvador and the Victoria each could accommodate a crew of 60 – 100 men with enough supplies for three years of exploration.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 32° 40.438′ N, 117° 14.376′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephen Tyng Mather (within shouting distance of this marker); Joăo Rodrigues Cabrilho 1542 (within shouting distance of this marker); In Homage to the Spanish Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Harbor and City (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Landing of Cabríllo (about 400 feet away); Army Radio Station (about 500 feet away); Point Loma Lighthouse (about 600 feet away); Old Point Loma Lighthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Also see . . .
1. The National Park Service: Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. (Submitted on January 19, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. San Diego Historical Society entry (Submitted on January 19, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
2. Cabrillo’s Ships Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, March 18, 2018
3. Cabrillo’s Ships Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
4. San Diego Bay
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2006
5. Cabrillo’s Monument
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Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 30, 2015
6. One of Cabrillo’s Ships
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 30, 2015
7. Pennant
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 30, 2015
8. One of Cabrillo’s Ships
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,167 times since then and 153 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on January 19, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5. submitted on January 19, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 3, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
