San Juan de Ulúa is a large complex of fortresses built by Spain starting in 1565. The fort was associated with a young Francis Drake in 1569 that was almost captured by the Spanish after they called for a truce. This experience is said to have hardened Drake against Spain and Catholicism.
Homes - Historic, Military - Historic - Forts and Batteries
Links: www.sanjuandeulua.com.mx, en.wikipedia.org
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