Exploration Log 1500s

Day 1: At Sea

Sep 21, 1504

We have set sail from Spain on 3 caravels. We have the goal of sailing to the Carribean and colonizing and exploring the remenant of Cuba. We have come with enough supplies for 2 months of sailing, Eastern and European goods for trading like spices and tea, and 160 able bodied men and explorers to sail the ships.

Day 22: At Sea

Oct 13, 1504

"We're now 22 days into our voyage. Everyone is weary of the endlessness of the the ocean. We still have plenty of rations and resources to continue our sail, but sleeoping conditions are... poor."

Day 41: Arrival at San Juan, Puerto Rico

Nov 1, 1504

We have arrived at the Spanish-colonized land of San Juan, Puerto Rico with two goals in mind. To inform them of our mission under the Spanish King, and to restcok our ship for more expedition.

Day 44: At Sea

Nov 4, 1504

We have set sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico with the destination of the explored, neutral land of Jamaica. The men are still tired yet recently reinvigorated after the stay in San Juan.

Day 49: Arrival at Cayo de Carena

Nov 9, 1504

We have arrived at the small Spanish cay of Cayo de Carena. It is an excellent place to clean and refit boats for the imposing voyages.

Day 50: Wreck at the cay

Nov 10, 1504

While navigating our way out of the cay we ran aground upon a group of coral. One of our ships had it's hull tore open and was quickly sinking, acting quickly the men escaped the sinking ship and carried away as many supplies as they could fromn the wreck.

Day 52: At Sea

Nov 12, 1504

We have set sail with our two remaining caravels. We have the end destination of the island, Cuba. I am mildly anxious about the Western Taino locals, our reports say they our friendly and will trade with us, but I reserve my doubts.

Day 59: Arrival at Cuba

Nov 19, 1504

We have arrived on the Eastern Shore of Cuba. Not long after we landed the local Taino greeted us with open arms. We traded with them the items we had wished.

Day 60: Exploration of Cuba

Nov 20, 1504

Today we have begun exploring the inward land of Cuba. We will probably continue this for weeks. With the help of the locals our trek should be mostly uneventful, but it will help us learn more about what the king beleives to be an island.

Day 117: Re-arrival in Spain

Jan 16, 1505

We have finally arrived back in Spain on our two remaining caravels. We ended up with a rather successful advent, confirming that Cuba is an island and mapping out the entirety of the island. The locals were very helpful, I am exicited to share this news with the King.