Vasco da Gama By sophiad19778 Jan 1, 1460 Vasco da Gama was born Jan 1, 1488 King Jhon II picks Vasco's dad to find a sea route to India. But Vasco's dad died beforethe trip so Vasco took the job. Apr 20, 1497 Stopped in Malindi to trade there Period: Jul 8, 1497 to May 1, 1498 First voyage to India. Nov 7, 1497 Stopped at St. Hallena Bay Nov 28, 1497 Stopped at Cape of Good Hope Mar 5, 1498 Stopped at Mozambique May 3, 1498 Stopped at Kenya Sep 9, 1499 Finally came back to Libson Portugal Jan 1, 1502 Went back to India Jan 1, 1524 Was sent back to India to set up a colony there Dec 24, 1528 Vasco da Gama died