Sailing and Ports in the 1500's

Beginning of My Journey

Sep 22, 1522

I have started my journey with my crew and needs. We've started sailing and it has been easy so far. It is mid September and the weather is in our favor. Everyone on the ship has been getting hungry, as we try our best to preserve the food and resources that are limited. Our journey begins around the perimeter of Madagascar.

Port St. Louis

Oct 25, 1522

After what seemed like ages, the crew has finally arrived at Port St. Louis. Here, we plan on increasing our resources. Our main priorty is food and water. We will stock up and then continue to make the long journey around Madagascar.

First problem on the Ship

Nov 11, 1522

The past couple of weeks we have encountered a sickness going around the ship. The sickness is spreading pretty quickly and we are trying our best to recover. We have lost two members because of it.

Port Suarez

Dec 18, 1522

It is now cold and snowy as we continue our voyage. The sickness has reduced as our crew is feeling well. We are just now arriving at Port Suarez. Here, we plan to just take a break. Some of our members have become sea sick so I think a break would be good for everyone.

Boring day at Sea

Dec 30, 1522

It is now the 30th of December and it has been a long day. I just recieved notice that we are running low on resources and a stop at a port is necassary. On our next stop, we plan to hit the port of Antalaha. All crew members are in good condition right now.

Port Antalaha

Jan 10, 1523

After a long ride, we finally arrived here in Port Antahala. Like I said, we are here to stock up on our resources. Right now, we lack water and water is a must have. Along the way, we met a man at the port who wanted to join us. We let him come along and we all think he will be a good help.

Fight on the ship

Feb 27, 1523

It is now the 29th of Febuary and something has happened between a few crew members. A fight has broken out. They went at it for about 3 minutes before one of the guys got knocked out. Both men were punished afterward. They both got 10 lashes to the back while the crew members watched.

Port of Mananjary

May 9, 1523

It is now March 9th and everything is looking good. The weather is better as it is not as cold. We now come to enter the Port of Mananjary to give the crew a break. They have all worked hard and I am very proud of them. We are now coming to the end of our journey.

Another tragedy

Jun 19, 1523

During the night, while the crew was sleeping, we heard a loud scream. I rushed to see what was happening and saw that one of the crew members was murdered. Standing next to the murdered man was the killer. By morning, the man will have to walk the plank in front of the whole crew.

The Final Port

Aug 29, 1523

After a long, hard journey, we have arrived at the final port. The port is port Manikara. Here we plan to receive the goods we came for. We also are planning to trade with the people of the community. Some items they have we don't have. It has been a long journey and I love my crew. We made it.