GAMA (Gama), Vasco da (1469-1524), Portuguese Navigator. In 1497-1499 sailed from Lisbon to India around Africa, and back, for the first time paving the sea route from Europe to South Africa. Asia. In 1502-1503 and 1524 made 2 voyage to India.
GAMA (da Gama), Vasco da (1469, Синиш, Portugal - December 24, 1524, Cochin, India), Portuguese Explorer, discoverer of the sea route around Africa to India. The first expedition Young courtier of noble origin, a daredevil Vasco da Gama headed in 1497 the first expedition of three ships («San Gabriel», «San Rafael» and «Берриу») and a transport ship, which had equipped a king of Portugal for the opening of the sea route from Europe to India. The crew of vessels totaled approx 170 people. Going on 8 July in Lisbon, after four months of swimming Portuguese stopped in the Bay of Saint-Хелина, making sure that over 4,200 km no significant land and large Islands.
As for me, I love weekends. Usually I have very many things to do during these two days. Let me tell you about my last weekend. Last Saturday me and my friends went to the cinema. We watched the movie "The Intern" (=стажер). It was great! Then we went to play bowling. While playing, we ordered some pizza. In the evening I had to do my homework. Every Sunday me and my parents go to the countryside to visit my grandparent. Last Sunday, as usual we went there. We had a family dinner and then went to the church. I like to spend Sundays with my family. So, as you can see, I had a great weekend. But I am sure that the next one will be even better!!
GAMA (da Gama), Vasco da (1469, Синиш, Portugal - December 24, 1524, Cochin, India), Portuguese Explorer, discoverer of the sea route around Africa to India.
The first expedition
Young courtier of noble origin, a daredevil Vasco da Gama headed in 1497 the first expedition of three ships («San Gabriel», «San Rafael» and «Берриу») and a transport ship, which had equipped a king of Portugal for the opening of the sea route from Europe to India. The crew of vessels totaled approx 170 people.
Going on 8 July in Lisbon, after four months of swimming Portuguese stopped in the Bay of Saint-Хелина, making sure that over 4,200 km no significant land and large Islands.