no he sailed in 1481
in 1497
Vasco Da Gama first sailed around Africa in 1497 - 1498.
1492
Vasco Da Gama sailed from Lisbon, Portugal, on July 8, 1497, heading to East. Da Gama rounded Africa's Cape of Good Hope on November 22, and continued on to India. Gama reached Calicut, India on May 20,1498 and left India on August 29,1498. Da Gama returned to Lisbon, Portugal in September,1499.
Vasco Da Gama
Vasco da Gama
It took him almost one year with four ships to sail to India.
Vasco da Gama set sail for India in 1497 with a crew of about 170 men. His expedition aimed to establish a sea route to India, which was crucial for trade, particularly in spices. The voyage was notable for its challenges and marked a significant moment in the Age of Discovery.
Vasco de Gama was an explorer from the country of Portugal. He was the first person to sail from Europe to India.
1497-99 while trying to establish a trade route.
he sailed to India ,Portugal and that's it
north