Christopher Columbus — Season 1, Episode 20: The Fleet Sets Sail
Animation • 30 min • 1 season, 26 episodes • ★ 5.8/10
Episode synopsis
After the approval of the project, Columbus relocates to Santa Fè where he drafts a contract the for the Spanish Royal Family with the terms for his expedition. From Santa Fè, he then goes to Palos from where he will set out the expedition. However, to the dismay of the Genoese sailor, there is great difficulty recruiting sailors for the expedition, in spite of a royal decree ordering the city of Palos to furnish him with three caravel ships and a crew to fit.
About Christopher Columbus
The marvelous adventures and dramatic life of Christopher Columbus in the 15th century.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Columbus the Sailor Is Born
- E2The First Voyage
- E3Giovanni Risks His Life to Save the Ship
- E4Adrift
- E5Resolution in Portugal, Kingdom of Voyages
- E6Columbus learns of Marco Polo and Toscanelli
- E7His First Exploration Voyage
- E8Columbus Meets Felipa
- E9Marriage
- E10Columbus Resolves to Make a Westward Voyage
- E11The First Setback
- E12A Helping Hand