COTSM: Tortuga Traditional Geocache
La Lunatica: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.
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Suzanne
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Caches Of The Spanish Main
The Spanish Main was the stretch of coastline in the Americas controlled by Spain in the 16th through the 18th centuries. It stretched along the northern coast of South America, across Central America along the Caribbean, and up into the lower part of North America. This region became a popular spot for pirates and privateers who wanted to take advantage of Spain's heavily laden treasure ships.
Spanish colonies in the Americas stretched across a huge swath of land at one point. This land was rich in gold, minerals, spices, and a variety of other exotic treasures. The Spanish exported treasures in large treasure ships, which often traveled in fleets for protection. By keeping an eye on a few key ports along the Spanish Main, pirates and other raiders could figure out the best time to strike.
Thanks to the fact that pirates congregated throughout the Spanish Main, the term “Spanish Main” has come to have romantic connotations, especially in societies where people have an enduring interest in pirates and the history of piracy. Sailing the Spanish Main was certainly profitable for pirates and privateers, especially those who were bold enough to go after larger fleets.
Many thanks to Mandarin Lake for placing the original cache
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