Voyages of exploration By 23ruizde Period: Sep 17, 1000 to Sep 17, 1540 Explorers timespane Sep 17, 1002 Leif Ericson arrives in Newfoundland Sep 17, 1488 DIas sails aroundtip of africa Sep 17, 1492 Clolumbus arrives in America Sep 17, 1498 Da gama finds all-water route to Asia Sep 17, 1513 Balboa reaches pacific Ocean Sep 17, 1522 Magellans crew complete voyage around the world Sep 17, 2015 Cartirer sails into St. Lawrence