Christopher Columbus nears the New World
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Christopher Columbus nears the New World
Christopher Columbus about to set his eyes on the New World for the first time, after his perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean, sighting the Bahamas archipelago on 12th October, 1492. Columbus, Date: 1492
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12th 1492 Adventurer Americas Archipelago Atlantic Bahamas Colon Cristobal Discover Discovers Explorer Journey Leans Lookout Maria Nina Pinta Priest Transatlantic Voyage Watching
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In this historic moment captured by the annals of time, Christopher Columbus, the intrepid explorer from Spain, stands at the railing of his flagship, the Santa Maria, gazing in awe at the Bahamas archipelago, the New World, on October 12, 1492. Columbus, accompanied by his crew, the Nina and Pinta, had embarked on a perilous journey across the vast Atlantic Ocean, driven by curiosity and the pursuit of new discoveries. The sight of land after months at sea must have been a welcome relief and an exhilarating moment for the explorer and his men. Columbus, with a look of wonder and excitement on his face, leans over the railing, his eyes fixed on the horizon. A priest, likely part of Columbus's entourage, stands beside him, taking in the moment with equal fascination. This image encapsulates the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the transatlantic voyage of Columbus and the beginning of the European exploration of the Americas. The date, October 1492, marks a pivotal moment in history, forever changing the course of human civilization.
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