Diogo da Rocha

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Diogo da Rocha was a captain who sailed for the Portuguese. He is credited as being the first to encounter the islands of Ulithi and Yap, reportedly encountering both islands in 1526. [1] [2]

References

  1. ↑ Lessa, William A. "The Portuguese Discovery of the Isles of Sequeira" (PDF). Micronesica vol.11 no.1 July 1975 pages 35-70.
  2. ↑ The "Ulithi" Encyclopedia  . United States Armed Forces. 1945. p.  4  – via Wikisource. [ scan   Wikisource-logo.svg ]
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