Exploration & Discovery

Vasco da Gama Reaches the Southern Tip of Africa

Vasco da Gama successfully navigated past the Great Fish River, a significant milestone along his historic journey to India. This achievement marked a pivotal moment, as he transcended the navigational limits encountered by Bartolomeu Dias earlier, who had turned back due to treacherous conditions. Da Gama's crew experienced the challenges of the open sea, facing harsh weather and the unknown territories ahead. With this passage, they were propelled forward in pursuit of a sea route to the lucrative spice markets of India.

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