Ferdinand Magellan
Born in 1480 Sabrosa, Portugal.
Was a skilled sailor and naval officer.
Had an important goal to find a westward route to the Spice (Maluku) Islands.
Spice (Maluku) Islands.
Despite a grossly inaccurate map, and ubelievably wretched conditions aboard ship, remnants of Magellan's crew circumnavigated the world in a ship called Victoria. Their expedition lasted about three years.
The beggining of the expedition.
Magellan set sail with a fleet of five ships and 250 sailors.