Fresh water aboard Columbus ships posed a long voyage risk
Keeping fresh water on the Nina Pinta and Santa Maria was crucial as Columbus and his crew faced uncertainty about how long they would be at sea before obtaining more supplies.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2004
Page
4
Keeping fresh water on the Nina Pinta and Santa Maria was crucial as Columbus and his crew faced uncertainty about how long they would be at sea before obtaining more supplies.
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A collection of student voices imagines early exploration by Christopher Columbus. They describe arriving in a new land, contrasts with England, encounters with indigenous peoples, and the perils and wonders of voyage. The writings reveal curiosity, awe, fear, and differing emotional reactions to discovery.
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