Which early Florida discoverer discovered the Bahama Channel?

He named Florida, from the Spanish Pascua florida, "flowery Easter." While voyaging southward he encountered the strong current of the Gulf Stream as it poured through a channel. He had discovered the Bahama Channel, which later became the route of the treasure ships on their return voyage to Spain. ...

The Old Bahama Channel is a deep-water passage between the island of Cuba and the Great Bahamas Bank. ...

It is 58 Nautical Miles from the tip of Grand Bahama Island to West Palm Beach, Florida. ...

"The Grand Bahama Island is located approximately 90 km (56 mi) west of Florida, in the Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northern of the Bahama Islands." ...

Christopher Columbus was an explorer who discovered the Bahama islands.

Grand Bahama Island belongs to the country of The Bahamas or formal title Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Grand Bahama has a population of 56,000 and is only 56 miles from Florida. ...

Juan Ponce de Leon (1460-1521) He was famous for his search for the fabled "Fountain of Youth" near Bimini and for his discovery of Florida (which he named for the Easter feast of flowers). He also discovered the Bahama Channel, which provided a shorter route between Cuba and Europe....

Florida to Bahama cruises are one of the most popular cruises in the US. Some companies that offer these cruises are Carnival, Celebration Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. ...

northwest providence channel

about 10 meters or 10 and a half

The largest body of water East of Florida is the Gulf of Florida. It is also known as the Straits of Bahama or the Straits of Florida. ...

from east Florida to the bahama islands

Grand Bahama is the northernmost island of the Bahamas island chain. It is approximately fifty-six miles off of the coast of Florida and its easiest access point is in Freeport Harbor. ...

The flight distance from Miami, Florida to Bahamas is: 283 miles / 456 km

Grand Bahama is the closest to the coast of Florida. Need a private jet there? www.Talonairjets.com ...

Sigurdur Bahama Magnusson goes by Siggi Bahama.

what is Grand Bahama known for

Bernard Romans has written: 'The complete pilot for the Gulf passage, or, Directions for sailing through the Gulf of Florida, named also New Bahama Channel, and the neighbouring parts' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Pilot guides ...

yes bahama is in central America

Bahama Crisis was created in 1982.

Tommy Bahama was created in 1993.

There are many animals are there like sharks, parrot fish, marlin and flamingos. ...

Bahama Bay Resort and Spa, in Orlando, Florida, is a popular lodging and staging point for visitors and tourists going to Walt Disney World. By most accounts, Bahama Bay is approximately 12 k or 7.5 miles from the park, and Avalon Road is generally believed to be the fastest route between the two. ...

There are several islands in the Caribbean Sea which are near Florida. One of the closest islands is Cuba, which is 94 miles away from the Florida Keys. Other islands include Puerto Rico and Grand Bahama Island. ...

The capital of Grand Bahama is Freeport. freeport