Manila Galleon trade between Acapulco and Manila (1565-1815)

1. Regular Manila–Acapulco galleon service takes shape

   Jan 1, 1565Labels: Manila Acapulco, Spanish Crown

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2. Urdaneta completes the return route to Acapulco

   Oct 8, 1565Labels: Andr s, tornaviaje

   • Manila galleon
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3. Legazpi establishes Spanish Manila as a capital

   Jan 1, 1571Labels: Miguel L, Spanish Manila

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4. Cavendish captures the galleon Santa Ana

   Nov 14, 1587Labels: Thomas Cavendish, Santa Ana

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5. San Felipe wreck leads to a diplomatic crisis in Japan

   Oct 19, 1596Labels: San Felipe, Japan

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6. Acapulco fairs grow around galleon arrivals

   Jan 1, 1600Labels: Acapulco fairs, Acapulco port

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7. Fort San Diego is built to protect Acapulco

   Jan 1, 1616Labels: Fort San, Acapulco

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8. Rogers captures the galleon Encarnación y Desengaño

   Dec 22, 1709Labels: Woodes Rogers, Encarnaci n

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9. Anson captures the silver-laden Covadonga

   Jun 20, 1743Labels: George Anson, Covadonga

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10. British seize Manila during the Seven Years’ War

    Oct 6, 1762Labels: British occupation, Manila 1762

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11. Spain charters the Royal Company of the Philippines

    Mar 10, 1785Labels: Real Compa, Spanish reform

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12. Mexican independence war disrupts the Acapulco endpoint

    Sep 16, 1810Labels: Mexican War, Acapulco

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13. Last Manila galleon reaches Acapulco, ending the route

    Jan 1, 1815Labels: Last Manila, Acapulco

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