Journal….
April 23, 1500
”…Today we arrived to a great landmass of what looks to me to be an island. We arrived here after getting a strong drift of wind from the storm we tried to avoid and got set off course…”
”…Today we arrived to a great landmass of what looks to me to be an island. We arrived here after getting a strong drift of wind from the storm we tried to avoid and got set off course…”
April 25, 1500
“…Sailing into the Porto Seguro Harbor I am gathering from the strong winds, somewhat mild climate, and the religion of this region that we are on the East of the line of demarcation so I am going to name this land for my country. I will name it Island of Vera Cruz for my homeland…”
“…Sailing into the Porto Seguro Harbor I am gathering from the strong winds, somewhat mild climate, and the religion of this region that we are on the East of the line of demarcation so I am going to name this land for my country. I will name it Island of Vera Cruz for my homeland…”
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