Christopher Columbus — Season 1, Episode 4: Adrift
Animation • 30 min • 1 season, 26 episodes • ★ 5.8/10
Episode synopsis
Columbus sets sail as the chief sailor on a cargo vessel en route from Genoa to Lisbon transporting precious loads of contents. Having passed the Straits of Gibraltar, the fleet then encounters pirates off the coast of Saint Vincent's Cape. The Genoese crew tries to escape from the pirates, but to no avail; they are soundly defeated, and their ship is sunk. Shipwrecked, Columbus finds himself at the mercy of the waves.
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
- 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
- E13The First Steps Towards Realization of the Exploratory