Ferdinand Magellan

Start of the trip

1519

He was the first to travel and discover all the roundness of the world.
In this year the trip began.

Departure from Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Sep 20, 1519

244 men, sailors, officers, soldiers left Sanlúcar on an expedition made up of the Trinidad ships

Arrival in Tenerife

Sep 26, 1519

They loaded groceries and 4 more crew

They arrived at Bahia de Santa Lucia

Dec 13, 1519

They passed in front of the islands of Cape Verde and the coasts of Sierra Leone, arriving in what is now Rio de Janeiro

Arrival in Río de la Plata

Jan 11, 1520

They continue the journey along the south coast, until they enter the Río de la Plata. They thoroughly explore the Río de la Plata and even the Uruguay River for a total of 22 days.

Arrival at the Port of San Julián

Mar 31, 1520

They arrive at the Port of San Julián, where Magellan decides that they will spend the winter.

Mutiny against Magellan

Mar 31, 1520

One of the ships is shipwrecked, and a mutiny against Magellan is planned, rejecting a foreigner to lead the mission. Magellan manages to control the situation.

Arrival in Puerto Santa Cruz

Aug 26, 1520

When Magellan decided to leave, they encountered bad weather conditions and stopped for 53 days, this time in Puerto de Santa Cruz, where fishing was more abundant.

Discovery of the Strait of Magellan - Thieves Island

Mar 6, 1521

They discover the Cabo Vírgenes and begin to enter the other side of America.

Arrival on Homonhon Island, Philippines

Mar 16, 1521

They continue the journey west and, after 7 days, they see the island of Suluan. When approaching her, they see another bigger one, the island of Homonhon, and they decide to go to her. They find a good port and decide to rest and recover.

Arrival to Limasawa Island, Philippines

Mar 28, 1521

They meet the local king, with whom they establish ties, and he offers to guide them to Cebu, where he tells them there is another king, a large population and they will be able to resupply. Magellan Christianizes hundreds of Indians here, and orders the raising of a large cross on the highest point of the island.

Arrival in Cebu, Philippines

Apr 7, 1521

The navy enters Cebu unloading artillery in salute. The islanders initially react with fear, although they are soon convinced that it was a sign of friendship, and Magellan gradually gained the trust of the local king, with whom he exchanged gifts

Death of Magellan

Apr 27, 1521

The King of Mactan defies the army. Magellan goes with few men there, when they disembark on the Mactan beach they are surprised by thousands of Indian warriors who were waiting for them. Magellan dies bravely defending the withdrawal of his men, being hit in the forehead by a spear, and falls there along with 7 other companions.

Continuation of the journey

Dec 21, 1521

Juan Sebastián Elcano took command after the death of Magellan

The end of the trip

Sep 6, 1522

18 sick men manage to reach the bay of Sanlúcar. Thus giving the first round the world.