This book is the result of a seminar that discussed the importance of coastal navigation along the coastal regions of New Spain. It was conducted to appreciate how this navigation was shaped by the diverse social and ...

This chapter analyzes Spanish sailors in the maritime contexts of the 18th century, with a particular focus on the Manila Galleon. It examines the structure and functions of the crews, highlighting the problem of duplicate ...

The chapter "Meeting the Needs of the Transpacific Route" by Guadalupe Pinzón Ríos examines the provisioning of ships and naval supplies in the port of Acapulco during the 17th and 18th centuries. Through a detailed analysis ...