c. 1564
Havana becomes the rendezvous port of Spain's treasure fleets
Under the convoy system set up in the mid-1560s, the New Spain and Tierra Firme fleets gather at Havana before crossing to Spain. Sources date the system from 1561, 1564 or 1566.
c. 1564
Under the convoy system set up in the mid-1560s, the New Spain and Tierra Firme fleets gather at Havana before crossing to Spain. Sources date the system from 1561, 1564 or 1566.