John Cabot came to Bristol in the late 15th century primarily to seek support for his exploration efforts. He aimed to find a westward route to Asia, motivated by the promise of trade opportunities and the potential for establishing a new path for commerce. Bristol, being a prominent trading port, provided the necessary resources and backing for his expedition, which ultimately led to his historic voyage to North America in 1497.
Several wealthy merchants of Bristol, England, paid for John Cabot's first expedition.
John Cabot sailed from Bristol harbour in the Mathew with a crew of eighteen on May 2, 1497, and returned to Bristol harbour on August 6, 1497.
It is thought that he set sail from the port of Bristol, United Kingdom.
He wanted to accomplish what christopher Columbus didn't.
he went from Bristol to Newfoundland but then went back because he was short on supplies
Several wealthy merchants of Bristol, England, paid for John Cabot's first expedition.
Bristol, England.
1483
The city of Bristol.
He started at Italy.
John Cabot sailed from Bristol harbour in the Mathew with a crew of eighteen on May 2, 1497, and returned to Bristol harbour on August 6, 1497.
to find a way back to Asia
1484 - He moved to Bristol of England.
He sailed from Bristol England on his first voyage.
He sailed from Bristol England on his first voyage.
Sebastian Cabot was born in Bristol, England in 1474. He was the son of John Cabot and lived until 1557.
It is thought that he set sail from the port of Bristol, United Kingdom.