or Flotta, Fleet, a name which the Spaniards give particularly to the ships that are annually sent from Cadiz to the port of Vera Cruz, to fetch thence the merchandizes gathered in Mexico for Spain. This fleet consists of the captains, admiral, and patch or pinnacle, which goes on the king's account; and about 16 ships from 400 to 1000 tons belonging to particular persons. They set out from Cadiz about the month of August, and return in about 18 or 20 months.