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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

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  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.  – via Wikisource. [scan Wikisource link]