The discovery of America By Gargamells Aug 3, 1492 Colombus set sail from Palos de la Frontera Colombus 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 Colombus Aug 12, 1492 The expedition stop The expedition stopped in the Canary Islands for final provisions and repairs