Explorer Christopher Columbus was given funding for his first journey.
He signed the contract in Santa Fe near Granada, Spain, and set sail to find the Indies on August 3.
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Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage from Palos de la Frontera, Spain.
During his second voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus spotted Jamaica and landed at Discovery Bay.
Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.
Explorer Christopher Columbus wrote a letter about his travels to the New World.
Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.
