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What ship did Vasco da Gama use?

What ship did Vasco da Gama use?

São Gabriel
Da Gama sailed from Lisbon on July 8, 1497, with a fleet of four vessels—two medium-sized three-masted sailing ships, each of about 120 tons, named the “São Gabriel” and the “São Rafael”; a 50-ton caravel, named the “Berrio”; and a 200-ton storeship.

How was Vasco da Gama?

The Portuguese nobleman Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed from Lisbon in 1497 on a mission to reach India and open a sea route from Europe to the East. Two decades later, da Gama again returned to India, this time as Portuguese viceroy; he died there of an illness in late 1524.

What was the sister ship of Sao Gabriel?

São Rafael: The sister ship of São Gabriel, built by the same builder at the same time for the same purpose. It was of similar dimensions as São Gabriel. Paulo da Gama, Vasco’s brother, was the captain, other people include João de Coimbra, pilot, and João de Sá, clerk.

Where are the staterooms on the Sao Gabriel?

S.S. Sao Gabriel offers five grades of cabin accommodations, from economical river-view staterooms to the ship’s four lavish Grand Suites. Deluxe and Classic staterooms are all located on the Madeira Deck, and all feature fixed half-height window views of the passing river.

Which is the newest ship on the Douro River?

S.S. São Gabriel S.S. São Gabriel is the newest ship on the Douro river. Designed to embody the beautiful Douro River Valley region, this ship will offer more lavishly appointed suites than the Queen Isabel and bring the destination to life through its décor and delectable food and wine.

What did they eat on the Sao Gabriel ship?

On fasting days meat was substituted by rice, fish, or cheese. Other provisions included flour, lentils, sardines, plums, almonds, garlic, mustard, salt, honey, sugar. Also, fresh fish was caught en route, and supplies were replenished in harbors including oranges (against scurvy ).

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