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November 17, 1730

November 17, 1730: Departs for the Atlantic crossing.

November 17, 1730: Departs for the Atlantic crossing. Significance: This voyage is a textbook example of the South Sea Company’s role in the Asiento (supplying Spanish colonies). The “figure-eight” route mentioned was a necessity of the Atlantic Gyre; ships had to sail far south and then curve back toward the Río de la Plata to catch the correct winds.