Ferdinand Magellan - Madhavan Nair by Madhavan Nair

#1. 1480 - Sabrosa, Portugal

madhavannair — 2024-10-16 15:12:50 UTC

Ferdinand Magellan was born here in 1480.

#2. September 1519 - Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain

madhavannair — 2024-10-16 15:17:46 UTC

In September 1519, Magellan's five ships left from this location, and they wanted to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands.

#3. December 13, 1519 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

madhavannair — 2024-10-16 15:23:12 UTC

After arriving at this location, they kept sailing, looking for a strait that would take them through South America.

#4. October 21, 1520 - Strait of Magellan

madhavannair — 2024-10-16 15:27:29 UTC

They finally reached the strait they were looking for - the Strait of Magellan. The journey was treacherous and cold; sailors were unhappy and worried about the dangers ahead. Only 3 out of the 5 ships were still part of the expedition.

#5. November 1520 - Pacific Ocean

madhavannair — 2024-10-16 15:30:17 UTC

Once Magellan reached an open ocean, he named it the "Pacific Ocean," since it was calm and peaceful.