The discovery of the Pacific Ocean was important because it became a route by which to navigate around the globe. Vasco Nunez de Balboa named the Pacific Ocean the South Sea, and used it as a way to get around the tip of South America.
in 1513
Spain
The discovery of the Pacific Ocean was important because it became a route by which to navigate around the globe. Vasco Nunez de Balboa named the Pacific Ocean the South Sea, and used it as a way to get around the tip of South America.
Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean did contribute to his fame, as he was the first European to lead an expedition to this body of water. However, he did not become wealthy from this achievement as he faced financial difficulties throughout his life.
They reached the Pacific Ocean in November 15,1805
He was the first Europen explorer to see the eastern side of the Pacific Ocean.
His achievement was that he was the first European to see the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean.
They reached the Pacific Ocean in November 15,1805
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finding Hawaii and the pacific ocean
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It was the Pacific Ocean and he was the first one to sail it completely in 1576.