Columbus 2

Christopher Columbus Voyage to New World

By Forli2012
  • Christopher Columbus leaves Spain with three ships; the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
    Aug 3, 1492

    Christopher Columbus leaves Spain with three ships; the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria

  • Columbus arrives in Canary Islands
    Aug 12, 1492

    Columbus arrives in Canary Islands

  • Christopher Columbus lands in Bahamas
    Oct 12, 1492

    Christopher Columbus lands in Bahamas

  • Santa Maria shipwrecked off north coast of Hispaniola
    Nov 24, 1492

    Santa Maria shipwrecked off north coast of Hispaniola

  • Nina and Pinta begin return trip; ships separated by storms
    Jan 16, 1493

    Nina and Pinta begin return trip; ships separated by storms

  • Columbus arrives in Azores Islands; taken prisoner then released
    Feb 15, 1493

    Columbus arrives in Azores Islands; taken prisoner then released

  • Nina arrives in Palos; Pinta arrives few hours later
    Mar 15, 1493

    Nina arrives in Palos; Pinta arrives few hours later