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Christopher Columbus was financed by Ferdinand and Isabella, who were anxious to see if he could find a direct trade route to the east by going on this trip. Columbus was a navigator and explorer for Spain and made four voyages to the Americas.

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What were the names of Columbuss three ships?

La Niña, La Pinta, and La Santa Maria


Where did Columbus get his ships?

Queen Isabella financed Columbus' trip, including buying the ships for him. They were the Pinta, the Nina and the Santa Maria.


Who was columbuss wife?

His wife was Dona Felipa.


What is the names of the three ships?

the three ships were Nina the pinta and the Santa maria


What is the three names of the ships?

the three ships were Nina the pinta and the Santa maria


DID the three ships sail away?

yes the three ships sail away (the Nina.the Pinta,and the Santa Maria


Did the queen of Spain provide Columbus with his three ships?

Yes, the Queen of Spain, Isabella I, along with her husband King Ferdinand II, financed Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492. They provided him with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. This support was part of their broader goal to expand Spanish influence and find new trade routes. Columbus's voyage ultimately led to the European discovery of the Americas.


What was the name of the ships?

A famous group of three ships were the Santa Maria, the Nina and the Pinta, the three ships Columbus used on his first exploration.


Who is columbuss dad?

Christopher Columbus' dad was Dominico Colombo


When was the three-masted ship invented?

The Portuguese invented the three-masted ship in the 1400's. These type of ships replaced the ships that had an oared galley. Three-masted ships were easier to steer.


What was columbuss goals?

To get spices from the West Indies.


What date did Spain support Christopher Columbus?

Ferdinand and Isabella financed his missions to the Americas. This included salaries, ships, food, supplies, weapons, etc. (1492)