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what 3 ships did columbus sail

The three ships that Christopher Columbus sailed on his first voyage in 1492 were the Niña , the Pinta , and the Santa Maria.

Quick Scoop

  • Columbus set out from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, on August 3, 1492, with these three ships.
  • The Santa Maria was the largest ship and served as his flagship on the voyage.
  • The Niña and Pinta were smaller caravels that accompanied the Santa Maria across the Atlantic.

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