Portuguese vessels, particularly during the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, sailed south along the coast of Africa. These expeditions aimed to explore new trade routes and establish contact with sub-Saharan Africa, leading to the discovery of new territories and resources. Notable figures, such as Prince Henry the Navigator, spearheaded these voyages, which ultimately contributed to the establishment of a sea route to India and the expansion of the Portuguese Empire.
In the 1400s, Chinese explorers sailed along the eastern coast of Africa, while Portuguese explorers sailed along the western coast of Africa. The Chinese explorer Zheng He led expeditions to East Africa, while Portuguese explorers such as Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama reached the southern tip of Africa and eventually sailed to India.
They were heading toward Asia because the prices of silk along the Silk Road were too high
Dias and da Gama
Diaz and Da Gama
The portuguese wanted to find gold along the coast of Africa
Early Portuguese explorers sailed along the coast of West Africa, primarily navigating the Atlantic Ocean. They aimed to find new trade routes and establish a presence in the region, leading to significant discoveries and the eventual establishment of trade posts. This exploration was crucial in the Age of Discovery, helping to expand European knowledge of Africa and its coastal geography.
Sir Francis drake sailed the West Coast in 1579 - Kasey
Henry The Navigator for real
First off, His name is spelled, Cabrillo. C-A-B-R-I-L-L-O. He sailed along the coast of Present -day California.Incorrect! Juan Cabrilho was a Portuguese explorer and "Cabrilho" is the correct spelling. "Cabrillo" is a Spanish spelling of his name.
James Cook
sailed along coast of virginia
Sir Francis Drake.