In late 1507, the new Portuguese captain of Sofala, Vasco Gomes de Abreu, captured the nearby island of Mozambique and transferred much of the Sofala garrison, officers and operations to the island, reducing Fort Sofala to a mere outpost.
The new Portuguese captain of Sofala captured the nearby island of Mozambique. This was in late 1507. The new Portuguese captain of Sofala transferred much of the Sofala garrison to the island. This was in late 1507. The new Portuguese captain of Sofala transferred much of officers to the island. This was in late 1507. The new Portuguese captain of Sofala transferred much of operations to the island. This was in late 1507. The new Portuguese captain of Sofala was reducing Fort Sofala to a mere outpost. This was in late 1507. Vasco Gomes de Abreu was the new Portuguese captain of Sofala.