The discovery of America

  • Aug 3, 1492

    Departure from Palos de la frontera

    Departure from Palos de la frontera
    Columbus set sail from Palos de la frontera, Huelva,with three ships: la santa María, la Pinta, and la Niña
  • Period: Aug 3, 1492 to Mar 15, 1493

    The first voyage of Columbus

  • Aug 12, 1492

    Stop in the Canary islands

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

    Leave the Canary islands

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

    The sailors try to mutiny

    The sailors try to mutiny
    The sailors became impatient and were about to mutiny against Columbus