Date of the article:1991

Headline: The Voyage of Discovery Begins

Author: Lorenzo Camusso

Source if the article: PDF on Aspen

Vocab

Swells: A series of mechanical waves in the ocean

Helmsman: Someone who steers the boat

Rudder: A flat piece of{ wood,metal plastic.}

Summary

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. This exploration started in August of the year. This included Columbus himself and 3 other ships that followed. The night of August 3rd the helmsmen set the course to go southwest to the Canary Islands. They wanted to go to these islands because they were the westernmost of the Spanish territory. And on September 2nd they rocked in the Gomera's San Sebastian Bay. They also anchored on September 6th. At this time the weather was very calm but, on September 9th they trade winds began. By sunset, they ships could no longer see land and they continued their voyage.