Cape Espiritu Santo

Cape Espiritu Santo, also known as Cape Espiritu Santo Mountains,^[1] is the northeastern point of the Northern Samar and the northernmost point of Samar Island. It was named Cabo Espiritu Santo by early European explorers, since it was discovered on the Feast of the Holy Spirit.^[2] It is also the first land sighted by the Spaniards when sailing from Nueva España, marks the end of their long sailing as they approaches the land and coast of the Ibabaw in the Philippines. Spanish navigators noted the mountains' value as they are visible 40 miles out to sea.^[3] There are two prominent summits in this location. One rises 1,481 ft (451.41 m) and the other 1,457 ft (444.09 m).^[4]

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  View of Cape Espiritu Santo from the Pacific Ocean
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  Photo of Cape Espiritu Santo taken 3 km (1.86 mi) West of Batag Island
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  Cape Espiritu Santo falls

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Cape Espiritu Santo Magsasanga (16th century)
Cape
View of Cape Espiritu Santo or the Northeastern tip of Samar island
Coordinates: 12.535°N 125.189°E / 12.535; 125.189
Location	Philippines
Offshore water bodies	Pacific Ocean

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