Took Possession of These Lands on Behalf of His Catholic Majesty

In homage to the Spanish expedition 
composed of the ships 
SAN SALVADOR, VICTORIA, AND SAN MIGUEL 
that arrived at San Diego on 28th September 1542 
under the command of 
JUAN RODRIGUEZ CABRILLO 
who took possession of these lands 
on behalf of his Catholic Majesty 
CHARLES I 
King of SPAIN 
opening the maritime route that led to 
the subsequent development of California

The Spanish Navy 
September 28, 2003.