He wanted to sail goods across the west to India because there were many silks and spices that the Europeans did not have access to at the time.
Christopher Columbus.
Columbus planned to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, while Dias hoped to reach Asia by sailing around Africa and through the Indian Ocean.
To reach Asia by sailing West
Christopher Columbus felt that a sailing ship could reach Asia within two months. He did believe that this was something that could only be accomplished however with favorable winds.
It was a lot shorter distance for Leif to sail.
Christopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Asia by sailing west.
Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
That was Christopher Columbus.
Columbus planned to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, while Dias hoped to reach Asia by sailing around Africa and through the Indian Ocean.
To reach Asia by sailing West
Christopher Columbus felt that a sailing ship could reach Asia within two months. He did believe that this was something that could only be accomplished however with favorable winds.
Hispaniola was explored by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. He landed on the island and claimed it for Spain.
It was a lot shorter distance for Leif to sail.
Columbus thought he could reach India by sailing west.