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There are two versions. In the first, he was already aware of it's existence, because it had been spotted years before by a man named Bjarni Herjolfs. In the second, he was sailing for Greenland, but sailed too far south, and ended up in North America.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoVikings loved the idea of new lands and discoveries. He probably wasn't the first, people had probably sailed west before, maybe people from the Greenland colonies, but rumours of a land to the west must be tempting to a man looking for some sort of eternal recognition. So, he took a load of blokes on a boat to find it. This is only an assumption based on the general knowledge of historical Viking behaviour, but as there are very few reliable sources or accounts, about him, it's probably reasonably close.
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How long did it take Leif Ericcson to sail to Newfoundland?
How long did leif erikson exploration take? It took at least 36-48 hours
Where did leif erikson make settlements?
Newfoundland, Canada, called Vinland.
Did Leif Erikson sail to the Western Hemisphere around 1000 AD?
yes.
Leif erikson set sail under what country?
Leif Erickson sailed for Norse.
Who taught leif Erikson to sail?
Leif Erikson, a Norse explorer, likely learned how to sail from his father, Erik the Red, who was also an experienced sailor and explorer. Erik the Red is credited with establishing the first Norse settlements in Greenland, and it is likely that he passed down his knowledge and skills to Leif Erikson.
How long did it take Leif Ericcson to sail to Newfoundland?
How long did leif erikson exploration take? It took at least 36-48 hours
Did leif erikson found the Newfoundland after john Cabot?
No. leif DIscovered America BEFORE colombus. he had nothing to do with Newfoundland.
Why did leif Erikson sail to America?
He sail for his father, Erik the Red.
Why did Leif Erikson sail on his voyage?
Because he was cool
Did Leif Erikson sail under British flags?
No.
Where did leif erikson make settlements?
Newfoundland, Canada, called Vinland.
Where are all the places that Leif Erikson land?
Baffin Island, Labrador, Newfoundland.
What are the names of places that leif erikson visit?
Baffin Island, Labrador, Newfoundland.
Where in Canada did leif erikson explore?
The east coast of Canada. He created a colony in Newfoundland.
Did Leif Erikson sail to the Western Hemisphere around 1000 AD?
yes.
Leif erikson set sail under what country?
Leif Erickson sailed for Norse.
Who taught leif Erikson to sail?
Leif Erikson, a Norse explorer, likely learned how to sail from his father, Erik the Red, who was also an experienced sailor and explorer. Erik the Red is credited with establishing the first Norse settlements in Greenland, and it is likely that he passed down his knowledge and skills to Leif Erikson.
