The Discovery of America

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  • Period: Aug 1, 1492 to Apr 1, 1493

    The First Travel of Columbus

  • Aug 3, 1492

    Departure from Palos

    Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, with three ships: la Santa María, la Pinta, and la Niña.
  • Aug 12, 1492

    Stop in the Canary Islands

    The expedition stopped in the Canary Islands for final provisions and repairs.