Christopher columbus
admiral of the ocean sea
He was raised from acting Commodore*(as he commanded a small fleet) to eventually Admiral of the Ocean Sea- Six campaign stripes in modern dress, like Zsa Zsa Gabor when I was growing up!
Zheng He's title in China was Admiral of the Ocean Sea.
Admiral of the Ocean Sea
Vasco da Gama.
Christopher Columbus struck a deal with Spanish crown to help him finance his quest. In return for his discoveries and services to crown, he was given the title of Admiral of Ocean Sea and was made Viceroy of Indies.
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella granted Columbus the titles of Admiral of the Sea and Viceroy and Governor of the Indies. Columbus is most famous for his four exploratory voyages, especially the first.
No, but there is a Yellow Sea. It is the name given to the northern part of the East China Sea, which is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean.
Columbus wanted 10% of any riches produced in the land he might discover and he wanted the title of Admiral of the Ocean Sea, which would be passed to his descendants. He never got any of what he bargained for. He spent the last 10 years of his life haggling over his right to 10% of the revenues of the New World.
No. Explorers were given funds for ships and men and they were promised a percentage of the booty they brought home. Columbus was made the Admiral of the Ocean and signed a contract with the crown for what he brought back. Gold is what they were after.
Rear-Admiral Lepotier has written: 'Raiders from the sea'
An ancient mariner is a ceremonial title given to sailors who have crossed the equator multiple times during their career at sea. It is a form of recognition for their experience and skill in navigating the oceans.