121587 Today

On July 12, 1587, the Spanish galleon , commanded by Pedro de Unamuno , set sail from Macau. The crew consisted of Spaniards and Philippine Indios , along with three Franciscan friars. Their mission was twofold: to find the mythical islands of "Rica de Oro" and "Rica de Plata" and to transport Chinese goods to New Spain. Landing at Morro Bay

: Two Filipinos, armed with swords and shields, were the first to step ashore as part of a scout formation. 121587

: On the third day (October 20), tensions rose, and a violent encounter occurred between the expedition and the native Californians, resulting in the death of one Spaniard and one Filipino. Commemoration On July 12, 1587, the Spanish galleon ,

: They encountered local indigenous groups and offered food and clothing as peace offerings. Landing at Morro Bay : Two Filipinos, armed

In October 1587, history was made on the shores of California when the first Filipinos landed at Morro Bay. The Expedition of the Esperanza

The voyage reached the California coast on October 18, 1587, at a latitude of 35.5 degrees North.