In the wonderful world of amusement equipment, family-styleColumbus ShipIt attracts the attention of many families with its unique charm. It is not just a ride, but more like a door to historical nautical legends, leading people through time and space to experience Christopher Columbus' magnificent sailing journey.

Columbus' story introduction

Christopher Columbus is an influential Italian navigator. He lived in the 15th century, when Europeans were full of yearning for the wealth of the East, but the traditional land trade route was blocked by the Ottoman Empire, and opening up new maritime trade channels became an urgent need.

Columbus has had a strong interest in sailing since he was a child. He has read a lot of books on geography and sailing, firmly believed that the earth was round and believed that sailing west from Europe would definitely reach India and China in the East. With such a belief in his lobbying, he hopes to receive funding to realize his sailing plan. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain were moved by his enthusiasm and determination and decided to support his expedition.

On August 3, 1492, Columbus led three ships from the Port of Palos in Spain to begin his first maritime expedition. This voyage was full of unknowns and challenges. On the vast ocean, the crew faced severe weather, threats of disease and fear of unknown seas. But Columbus always firmly led everyone to sail westward. After more than two months of arduous voyage, they finally discovered land on October 12. Columbus thought he had arrived in India and called the local residents "Indians." What he discovered was the American continent. This discovery opened up the colonial era of Europe and the Americas, and greatly changed itworldThe course of history.

In the following years, Columbus conducted three more maritime expeditions, furtherexploreThe coastline of America was discovered and more islands and land were discovered. His sailing activities brought rich resources and new trade opportunities to Europe, and also brought great disasters to the native peoples of the Americas. However, no matter from any perspective, Columbus's nautical story is an extremely important and legendary chapter in human history.

What was the name of the ship that Columbus sailed for the first time?

The fleet led by Columbus' first voyage consisted of three ships, namely the "Santa Maria", the "Pinta" and the "Ninia".

The "Santa Maria" is the flagship of the fleet and the largest ship. It is a Clark sailing ship with a large hull and a relatively large cargo capacity, which is suitable for long-distance sailing. The ship was personally directed by Columbus. It carries the hopes and dreams of Columbus and its crew, leading the fleet forward in the vast sea. The equipment of the "Santa Maria" is relatively complete and has a relatively spacious cabin for crew members to rest and store supplies. During this voyage, the "Santa Maria" encountered misfortune. When it arrived near Hispaniola Island in the Americas, it unfortunately ran aground and eventually could not continue its navigation. The crew had to transfer the ship's supplies to other ships and dismantle the damaged "Santa Maria" and use its timber to establish a settlement on the island.

The "Pingta" is a light Calavere sailing ship with a fast speed and strong flexibility. It is responsible for reconnaissance and path exploration ahead of the fleet during its voyage, providing important information to the fleet. The crew of the "Pingta" are experienced and plays an important role in the voyage. During the discovery of the American continent, the crew members of the "Pingta" were the first to see the land, and this discovery made the entire fleet excited.

The "Ninia" is also a Calavere sailing ship. It is characterized by its small hull and shallow draft, which is suitable for sailing in offshore and shallow areas. During the voyage, the Ninja is mainly responsible for following the Santa Maria and the Pinta and providing support if necessary. Its existence makes the fleet more flexible and safe during navigation. These three ships together formed the first fleet of Columbus's sailing, and they left a brilliant mark in the long river of history.

Columbus' story?

Columbus's story is like an epic full of adventure and legend. He has been pursuing the dream of sailing and adventure throughout his life, constantly challenging the unknown oceans.

After the first successful discovery of the American continent, Columbus' reputation spread rapidly in Europe. He showed Europeans a whole new world with novel objects brought back from America, such as gold, tobacco and various flora and fauna. This also aroused more Europeans' interest in America, joining the ranks of adventure and colonization.