Today is the day when I finally set sail abroad the open sea and am able to fulfill my dreams of sailing. When I was born in Portugal in 1480, I only grew up only as a Paige for the king. But ever since my travels to the East Indies around twenty years ago, I learned about the various aspects of navigation and sailing. I always wanted, go sail the open seas and fulfill Portugal’s goal of discovering an Oriental empire. New trade routes will be opened and Portugal can finally conquer the Moslems.
Knowing this, I petitioned the king of Portugal several times to support me on a voyage to search for a passage from through South America to Asia. I was denied every time, so I went to Spain and sought out help from Charles V. I told him I had found a new route to the East Indies. The king was most surely interested so he provided me with five ships (Trinidad, San Antonio, Concepión, Victoria, and Santiago) and a crew of 237 men on deck ready to sail. Now I am off to sail for land, wealth, and fame!
Knowing this, I petitioned the king of Portugal several times to support me on a voyage to search for a passage from through South America to Asia. I was denied every time, so I went to Spain and sought out help from Charles V. I told him I had found a new route to the East Indies. The king was most surely interested so he provided me with five ships (Trinidad, San Antonio, Concepión, Victoria, and Santiago) and a crew of 237 men on deck ready to sail. Now I am off to sail for land, wealth, and fame!
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