Christopher Columbus.
Columbus planned to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, while Dias hoped to reach Asia by sailing around Africa and through the Indian Ocean.
To reach Asia by sailing West
Christopher Columbus felt that a sailing ship could reach Asia within two months. He did believe that this was something that could only be accomplished however with favorable winds.
It was a lot shorter distance for Leif to sail.
Christopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Asia by sailing west.
Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
That was Christopher Columbus.
Columbus planned to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, while Dias hoped to reach Asia by sailing around Africa and through the Indian Ocean.
To reach Asia by sailing West
Christopher Columbus felt that a sailing ship could reach Asia within two months. He did believe that this was something that could only be accomplished however with favorable winds.
The plan designed by Christopher Columbus to reach the East by sailing west is known as the "Westward Route to Asia" or simply his "Westward Voyage." Columbus believed that by navigating west across the Atlantic Ocean, he could find a faster route to the lucrative markets of Asia, particularly for spices and gold. This plan ultimately led to his discovery of the Americas in 1492.
Christopher Columbus, sailing for Spain, explored the Island of Hispaniola. He was the first European to reach that island in October of 1492.
It was a lot shorter distance for Leif to sail.