The explorers and colonists had to cross the Atlantic Ocean to reach the New World. This journey was challenging and dangerous due to the vast distances and unpredictable weather conditions.
Explorers came to the New World in search of wealth and resources, to spread Christianity, and to expand their empires and territories.
Most of the early explorers during the Age of Exploration came from Europe. Notable explorers like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama were from European countries such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
New maps of the world provided explorers with more accurate and updated geographical information, helping them navigate uncharted territories more safely and efficiently. These maps also inspired explorers by unveiling new lands and potential trade routes to explore and exploit.
The largest seal colony in the world is in Namibia, specifically at Cape Cross Seal Reserve. This reserve is home to thousands of Cape fur seals that come to breed and socialize on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
The ocean that separates South America from Africa is the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second-largest ocean in the world, covering approximately 20% of Earth's surface.
The Atlantic.
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
the Atlantic ocean
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
The nearest ocean to Ireland is the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on where in the world you are coming from, you may have to cross it.
Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
The Atlantic Ocean
They went a cross the world to conquer other places
when you look on a world map you will see that it is the Atlantic Ocean
James Cook was indeed one of the world's most famous explorers. He was the first to discover that "New Holland" was not the dry, miserable, barren place that William Dampier said it was. He was the first to cross the Antarctic Circle, doing so twice. He sought a northwest passage (unsuccessfully) from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic.
They found out that there is a lot more ocean than what they thought.
Sailing ship. It was the only way available then to cross the oceans.