Region: The Americas · Coordinates: 20.023, -75.822 · 4 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| AD 1518 | Bernal Díaz, True History of the Conquest of New Spain | Velázquez organized a second fleet under his kinsman Juan de Grijalva as commander-in-chief; Ávila, Alvarado, Montejo and others were named captains. |
| AD 1518 | Bernal Díaz, True History of the Conquest of New Spain | Captain Pedro de Alvarado arrived first at Santiago de Cuba carrying gold from the lands discovered, and Velázquez feared he would lose the enterprise before it was accomplished. |
| AD 1518 | Bernal Díaz, True History of the Conquest of New Spain | The Grijalva fleet returned to Santiago de Cuba (sub-heading of chapter 16, 'THE RETURN TO SANTIAGO DE CUBA'). |
| AD 1518 | Bernal Díaz, True History of the Conquest of New Spain | Cortés was named commander-in-chief of the third fleet, and there were attempts to block this (chapter 19 title). |