The discovery of America By sofiaynuria Aug 3, 1492 The departure from Palos de la Frontera Columbus set sail from Huelva whith three ships: la Santa María, la Pinta, and la Niña Period: Aug 3, 1492 to Mar 15, 1493 The first travel to America Aug 12, 1492 Arrival in the Canary Islands thye expediton stopped in the Canary Islands for final `rovisions and repairs