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The crew leaves the bar of Salts on Friday August 3, 1492. They sailed with a strong sea breeze for 60 miles.
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The rudder of the Pinta, came adrift. The crews went to Gomera to have it repaired.
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The crew spots clumps of seaweed that they think broke from the land. They think land is near.
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Columbus orders a lombard shot be fired to let the crew know land was sighted.
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The crews find land and are greeted by Natives. Columbus and crew land at present day Bahamas thinking it's India.
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After landing at the Bahamas, Columbus and crew explore many other islands in the area including this one which they name Cabo de Cuba.
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Martin Alonso Pinzon, captain of the Pinta, orders his crew to continue on ahead of the other ships without permission from Columbus.
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After weeks of exploring many islands separately, the crew of the Nina and Pinta meet again at Espanola.
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Columbus and his crew, along with the other crews, set sail for the return trip to Spain.
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Columbus and crew land on the island of Santa Marone of the Azores.
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Columbus and crew arrive at Saltes. This is the end of their voyage.
