Everything about Homonhon totally explained
Homonhon Island is an island in the
province of
Eastern Samar,
Philippines, on the west side of
Leyte Gulf. It is about 20 km long.
History
During the first
circumnavigation of the
globe,
Ferdinand Magellan's three surviving vessels passed the
Marianas, but didn't land., even though he was out of food, after crossing the
Pacific Ocean. After landing on Homonhon, his crew managed to gather some foodstuffs. He landed on the island of
Homonhon March 16,
1521, when Homonhon was uninhabited. However, he was detected by the boats of Rajah Calambu of
Limasawa, who guided him to
Cebu, on
April 7. Thus Rajah Calambu was an ally of the
Rajah of
Cebu.
Montoconan, is an islet just off the northwest corner of Homonhon.
Further Information
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