2. Vote 4 Tristan De Luna
Hello my name is Kaitlan Pfannes and I am here to
talk to you about Tristan De Luna. He explored a ton of
places and that is why I think he should be the
explorer of the year!
3. About Tristan De Luna
Tristan De Luna was born in Borobia, Spain. The year
he was born was 1559-1571. He became a New Spain in
1530.
4. About his Expedition!
In June 11,1559 Tristan De Luna set sail from Vera Cruz to La
Florida with orders to establish a gulf port and an overland
route to Santa Elena.
I n July 17,1559 Tristan De Luna arrived in the coast of
Florida near the Appalachian Bay.
August 14 1559 Tristan De Luna’s expedition landed in
present day Pensacola Bay and established the city of Santa
Maria de Filipinos.
September 19,1559 Tristan De Luna’s expedition was ruined
by a big storm destroying much of his fleet, the storm was
so fierce that a cravel ended up in an island grove.
