Yes, to prevent a mutiny.
Santa maria
The main ship that Cortes directed`s name was Capitina
Hernando Cortes Sailed From Spain On Ships, The once there they burned them and used horses to get to Tenochtitilan
Some of Hernando Cortes ship names were Diego Candle Ship, San Lazaro, and the Etraos and the Gatre.
about as big as Columbus's ship
big
LCT-Landing Craft, Tank LCI-Landing Craft, Infantry LCM-Landing Craft, Medium LSD-Landing Ship, Dock (a floating Dry-Dock for ship/boat repairs) LST-Landing Ship, Tank
me
hairless dogs
The allied forces had access to over 1213 warships over 200 auxiliaries and 3500 landing craft. This included LST (landing ship tank) LSI (landing ship infantry) and LSTR(landing ship tank rocket)
Wallachena III
Probably LST (landing ship tank), although it was a ship and not a craft. If that doesn't work, try LCI (landing craft infantry).