The force consisted of the warship La Princesa, commanded by Martínez, and the supply ship San Carlos (el Filipino), under Gonzalo López de Haro. He gave Nootka Sound the name Puerto de San Lorenzo de Nuca.
A naval force consisting of the warship La Princesa, commanded by Martínez, and the cargo ship San Carlos (the Filipino), under Gonzalo López de Haro, explored the area and gave it a new name, Nootka Sound, which was previously known as Puerto de San Lorenzo de Nuca.