Christopher Columbus - Season 1 Episode 20 The Fleet Sets Sail
After the approval of the project, Columbus relocates to Santa Fè where he drafts a contract the for the Spanish Royal Family with the terms for his expedition. From Santa Fè, he then goes to Palos from where he will set out the expedition. However, to the dismay of the Genoese sailor, there is great difficulty recruiting sailors for the expedition, in spite of a royal decree ordering the city of Palos to furnish him with three caravel ships and a crew to fit.
Keyword : explorer, 15th century
Season
Season 1
Episode
Columbus the Sailor Is Born
The First Voyage
Giovanni Risks His Life to Save the Ship
Adrift
Resolution in Portugal, Kingdom of Voyages
Columbus learns of Marco Polo and Toscanelli
His First Exploration Voyage
Columbus Meets Felipa
Marriage
Columbus Resolves to Make a Westward Voyage
The First Setback
A Helping Hand
The First Steps Towards Realization of the Exploratory
Audience With the King and Queen
Discovery of the Cape of Good Hope
The End of Reconquista
The Plan Is Rejected!
The Plan Is Approved!
Columbus Meets Pinzon
The Fleet Sets Sail
Escape from Sargasso
Land Is Discovered
Pinzon Rebels
A Storm Blocks the Return Home
King Joao Imposes Restrictions
Columbus's Triumphant Return