Early

Early Explorers

By armwwms
  • Christopher Columbus
    Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christoper Columbus was funded by Spain and sailed to the Bahamas and South Carolina in 1492-1498.
  • Vasco de Gama
    Jan 1, 1497

    Vasco de Gama

    Vasco de Gama was funded by Portugal and sailed to India in 1497-1498.
  • John Cabot
    Jan 1, 1497

    John Cabot

    John Cabotwas funded by England and sailed to the Northern Atlanitic Coast.
  • Giovanni de Verrazano
    Jan 1, 1524

    Giovanni de Verrazano

    He was funded by France and sailed to the North Carolina Outer Banks.
  • Hernado de Soto
    Jan 1, 1539

    Hernado de Soto

    Hernado was funded by Cuba and sailed to Florida's West Coast.
  • Pedro Menendez de Aviles
    Jan 1, 1565

    Pedro Menendez de Aviles

    He was funded by Spain and sailed to Florida.