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Vasco da Gama: Famous European Explorer

Explore the life of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese sailor who discovered a sea route to India in 1498. Learn about his voyages, ships, and legacy in the Age of Exploration.

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Vasco da Gama: Famous European Explorer

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  1. Geographical voyages • famous European explorers are • Columbus, • Vasco da Gama • and Magellan.

  2. Vasco da Gama

  3. Vasco was Born • Vasco da Gama was born in Sines, Portugal. • The year was 1469 • Vasco da Gama is a Portuguese sailor and was the European to find a sea route to India.

  4. Vasco da Gama Ships • The ships were Sao Gabriel, Sao Rafael, Berrio, and the Starship. • Sao Rafael is the flag ship.Vasco’s brother Paulo, commanded the ship Sao Rafael.

  5. Vasco da Gama’s 1st voyage • When Vasco da Gama set out on July 8, 1497 that was his first voyage. • He was equipped with four ships.

  6. Vasco Landed • Vasco landed in Calicut, India. • The year and date was May 20,1498.

  7. Vasco Returned • He left India August 29, 1498. • He returned in Lisbon, Portugal in 1499 during the month of September.

  8. Vasco da Gama’s Death • Vasco da Gama died in 1524 on Christmas Eve. • He died in Cochin, India.

  9. Questions • What were the names of two of the ships. • What year did he leave India. • Re-crossing the Indian Ocean, what was becalmed? • Who was friendly and who was not?

  10. Answers • Vasco left India August 29, 1498. • The four ships’ names are the Sao Gabriel, Sao Rafael, Berrio, and the Starship. • The ships were becalmed . • The Indian ruler was friendly and the Arab merchants were not.

  11. The End

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