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When Cabrillo set off on his expedition for the Spanish Crown, what fictitious body of water was his

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In 1542 Cabrillo sailed to the waters of Alta California with the San Salvador and Victoria, thus becoming the first European discoverer of California.

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. He sailed with the hope of locating the fabled northwest passage, the “Strait of Annan”, and determining if Asia could be reached by following the Pacific Coast north. hope this helps you :)

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