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In the early 1500s, several attempts were made to found a town near the Havana Bay, with a settlement eventually being established on the southern coast by the [[Spain|Spanish]] Conquistador {{Wiki|Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar}}.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> However, the city was moved north in 1519 for strategic reasons. The narrow passageway of the bay provided easy shelter for [[ships]], with three different harbors being built due to the island's large size.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> | In the early 1500s, several attempts were made to found a town near the Havana Bay, with a settlement eventually being established on the southern coast by the [[Spain|Spanish]] Conquistador {{Wiki|Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar}}.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> However, the city was moved north in 1519 for strategic reasons. The narrow passageway of the bay provided easy shelter for [[ships]], with three different harbors being built due to the island's large size.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> | ||
Sitting on a bay that opened to the Gulf Stream, Havana became a natural stopping point between [[Europe]] and the [[United States|Americas]]. But as the city grew around its trade port, it became a target for buccaneer and privateer attacks. In 1555, Havana was partially burnt to the ground by [[France|French]] corsair {{Wiki|Jacques de Sores}}, forcing the Spanish Crown to build fortifications.<ref name="AC4"/> | Sitting on a bay that opened to the Gulf Stream, Havana became a natural stopping point between [[Europe]] and the [[United States|Americas]]. But as the city grew around its trade port, it became a target for buccaneer and privateer attacks. In 1555, Havana was partially burnt to the ground by [[France|French]] corsair {{Wiki|Jacques de Sores}}, forcing the Spanish Crown to build fortifications.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/><ref name="AC4"/> | ||
===Key to the New World=== | ===Key to the New World=== | ||
Following a royal decree in 1561, all ships of the annual treasure fleet were required to meet up in Havana before they crossed the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. This boosted commerce and development of the city, with Havana supplying food and equipment for most of the Spanish fleet. It eventually became the richest and largest port in the West Indies,<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> making it a prime target for [[Piracy|pirates]], who hoped to rob the treasure fleet ships of their riches.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
To ward off potential attackers, military [[forts]] such as the [[Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta]] and the [[Castillo Morro]] were constructed.<ref name="AC4"/> In 1634, Havana was officially designated the "Key to the New World and Rampart of the West Indies" by the Spanish Crown.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/> | |||
During the early 1700s, the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]] served as governor, and orchestrated Templar involvement in the Caribbean from his mansion within the city. At the same time, the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] maintained a presence in Havana, running an [[Assassin bureau]] headed by [[Rhona Dinsmore]].<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
During the 18th century, the [[Philippe Olivier de Grandpré|de Grandpré]] business sent [[ships]] to Havana to import and export goods.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | During the 18th century, the [[Philippe Olivier de Grandpré|de Grandpré]] business sent [[ships]] to Havana to import and export goods.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | ||
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Havana is the capital and commercial center of the island country of Cuba in the Caribbean.
History
Humble beginnings
After the island of Cuba was claimed by Christopher Columbus in the name of the King of Spain, colonists quickly flocked to the territory, attracted by its ideal location in the center of the West Indies. However, they were disappointed by the lack of gold, leading them to turn the island into a hub for conquest and for exploiting the wealth of the New World; Hernán Cortés made it his base for the invasion of Mexico.[1]
In the early 1500s, several attempts were made to found a town near the Havana Bay, with a settlement eventually being established on the southern coast by the Spanish Conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar.[2] However, the city was moved north in 1519 for strategic reasons. The narrow passageway of the bay provided easy shelter for ships, with three different harbors being built due to the island's large size.[1]
Sitting on a bay that opened to the Gulf Stream, Havana became a natural stopping point between Europe and the Americas. But as the city grew around its trade port, it became a target for buccaneer and privateer attacks. In 1555, Havana was partially burnt to the ground by French corsair Jacques de Sores, forcing the Spanish Crown to build fortifications.[1][2]
Key to the New World
Following a royal decree in 1561, all ships of the annual treasure fleet were required to meet up in Havana before they crossed the Atlantic Ocean. This boosted commerce and development of the city, with Havana supplying food and equipment for most of the Spanish fleet. It eventually became the richest and largest port in the West Indies,[1] making it a prime target for pirates, who hoped to rob the treasure fleet ships of their riches.[2]
To ward off potential attackers, military forts such as the Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta and the Castillo Morro were constructed.[2] In 1634, Havana was officially designated the "Key to the New World and Rampart of the West Indies" by the Spanish Crown.[1]
During the early 1700s, the Templar Grand Master Laureano de Torres y Ayala served as governor, and orchestrated Templar involvement in the Caribbean from his mansion within the city. At the same time, the Assassin Order maintained a presence in Havana, running an Assassin bureau headed by Rhona Dinsmore.[2]
During the 18th century, the de Grandpré business sent ships to Havana to import and export goods.[3]
Later developments
Modern times
In 2013, it was used as a simulated location created by Abstergo Industries' entertainment branch, for the console stage of their Animus technology.[2]
Trivia
- Havana is the only city in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag in which no animals can be hunted.
- Several in-game sources refer to Havana's "Poor District", despite cities in Black Flag not being divided into districts.
- Furthermore, district specification of "Poor", "Middle", and "Rich" is identical to the one seen in Assassin's Creed.
Gallery
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In-game map of Havana -
Edward Kenway on a viewpoint in Havana -
The Cathedral of Havana -
Stede Bonnet and Edward at the port of Havana
References