MAGELLAN. One of the five vessels of his fleet, the caravel Victoria Date: 1519 - 1521
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MAGELLAN. One of the five vessels of his fleet, the caravel Victoria Date: 1519 - 1521
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1519 1521 Caravel Exploration Magellan Vessels Fleet
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This print depicts the caravel Victoria, one of the five ships in the fleet led by the legendary Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during his groundbreaking circumnavigation of the globe between 1519 and 1521. The Victoria, a nimble and versatile caravel, was the smallest and fastest ship in the fleet, making it an essential component of Magellan's daring expedition. Magellan embarked on this historic journey with the objective of discovering a western sea route to the Spice Islands, which were then controlled by the Portuguese and the Spanish. The fleet, comprised of the Victoria, the Trinidad, the Concepcion, the Santiago, and the San Antonio, set sail from Sanlucar de Barrameda in Spain, marking the beginning of the first recorded circumnavigation of the world. The voyage was fraught with challenges, including mutiny, desertion, and the loss of several ships. However, the determination and leadership of Magellan and his crew, along with the seaworthiness of their caravels, enabled them to overcome these obstacles and continue their journey. The Victoria, under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano, completed the circumnavigation after Magellan's death in the Philippines. The successful completion of this monumental expedition not only expanded European knowledge of the world but also solidified Portugal and Spain's dominance in global exploration and trade. This evocative print, with its intricate details and rich colors, serves as a testament to the courage, determination, and ingenuity of Magellan and his crew as they sailed into the uncharted waters of the world, forever changing the course of history.
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