Events tagged with "la gomera"

Historical Events tagged with "la gomera"

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Exploration & Discovery

Columbus Departs La Gomera for the New World

September 6th, 1492 532 years ago

Christopher Columbus set sail from La Gomera, marking the beginning of his historic journey across the Atlantic. This departure involved three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. After extensive preparations and delays, Columbus left the Canary Islands to seek a westward route to Asia. The Canaries served as a crucial last stop for provisioning before venturing into the uncharted waters of the Atlantic Ocean.