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Aug 3, 1492
Departure from Palos
Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, with three ships: la Santa María, la Pinta, and la Niña -
Aug 12, 1492
Stopped in the canary islands
The expedition stopped in the Canary Islands for final provisions and repairs. -
Sep 6, 1492
Leaving the Canary islands
Columbus's expedition leaves the Canary Islands -
Oct 10, 1492
Immunity against Columbus
The sailors became impatient and were about to mutiny against Columbus. -
Oct 12, 1492
Arrival to Guanahani
Land was spotted by a sailor named Rodrigo de Triana aboard the Pinta. They reached the islandof Guanahani(which Columbus named San Salvador) in the Bahamas.