From Spain and wrecks off coast of Oregon...yeah, I’d say it veered slightly off course.
If I remember correctly, ships from Mexico could sail West due to the wind currents blowing from East to West, but could not retrace their steps.
They then had to sail North from the Philippines to catch winds blowing from West to East, where they would reach the North American continent, then sail south to Mexico ports.
I would say the Manila Galleon was probably on the correct course for home when it sank.
“From Spain and wrecks off coast of Oregon...yeah, I’d say it veered slightly off course.”
I’d say you have nonidea what you speak of.
Not really. Following the trade winds east, you arrive from the Orient up in the pacific northwest and then follow the coast down. When going west, you are headed our at a much lower latitude.
its a classic sailing route.