Discovery of America

  • Aug 3, 1492

    Departure from Palos

    Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, with three ships: la Santa María, la Pinta, and la Niña
  • Aug 12, 1492

    Stopped in the canary islands

    The expedition stopped in the Canary Islands for final provisions and repairs.
  • Sep 6, 1492

    Leaving the Canary islands

    Columbus's expedition leaves the Canary Islands
  • Oct 10, 1492

    Immunity against Columbus

    The sailors became impatient and were about to mutiny against Columbus.
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Arrival to Guanahani

    Land was spotted by a sailor named Rodrigo de Triana aboard the Pinta. They reached the islandof Guanahani(which Columbus named San Salvador) in the Bahamas.