1. Takes possession near the Aguán River

    · Mouth of the Aguán River, Honduras

    Takes possession near the Aguán River
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    Columbus formally claimed mainland territory after anchoring near the Aguán River on the Honduran coast. Representative coordinate near the river mouth; historical accounts vary in identifying the precise anchorage.

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