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Aug 3, 1492
The Voyage Begins
The crew leaves the bar of Salts on Friday August 3, 1492. They sailed with a strong sea breeze for 60 miles. -
Aug 6, 1492
Problems with the Pinta
The rudder of the Pinta, came adrift. The crews went to Gomera to have it repaired. -
Sep 16, 1492
Is it land?
The crew spots clumps of seaweed that they think broke from the land. They think land is near. -
Oct 7, 1492
Land is sighted
Columbus orders a lombard shot be fired to let the crew know land was sighted. -
Oct 12, 1492
Land is found
The crews find land and are greeted by Natives. Columbus and crew land at present day Bahamas thinking it's India.
Columbus claims the land for Spain. -
Nov 4, 1492
Cuba Discovered
After landing at the Bahamas, Columbus and crew explore many other islands in the area including this one which they name Cabo de Cuba. -
Nov 21, 1492
A Change in Course
Martin Alonso Pinzon, captain of the Pinta, orders his crew to continue on ahead of the other ships without permission from Columbus. -
Jan 6, 1493
Nina and Pinta Reunited
After weeks of exploring many islands separately, the crew of the Nina and Pinta meet again at Espanola. -
Jan 9, 1493
The Return Trip Begins
Columbus and his crew, along with the other crews, set sail for the return trip to Spain. -
Feb 15, 1493
Land in Sight
Columbus and crew land on the island of Santa Marone of the Azores. -
Mar 15, 1493
Home Again
Columbus and crew arrive at Saltes. This is the end of their voyage.
