Map

timeline of exploration

By tiara raval
  • Jan 1, 1419

    Prince Henry the Navigator

    Prince Henry the Navigator
    In 1419, Henry founded a navigation school on the southwestern coast of Portugal. Mapmakers, instrument makers, shipbuilders, scientists, and sea captains gathered there to perfect their trade.
  • Aug 1, 1488

    Bartolomeu Dias

    Bartolomeu Dias
    First European to sail around the south coast of Africa and up along the east coast.
  • Aug 2, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christopher Columbus
    Originally searching for a quicker route to Asia, Columbus instead discovered the Carribean islands. Columbus started the expedition into the New World.
  • Jan 1, 1497

    Amerigo Vespucci

    Amerigo Vespucci
    Explored up and down the coast of South America. America was named after him.
  • May 2, 1497

    John Cabot

    John Cabot
    Claimed coastal lands in present day Canada and U.S. for England. Founded colonies.
  • Jul 8, 1497

    Vasco de Gama

    Vasco de Gama
    First European to sail around the south of Africa and reach India.