About how long did it take Columbus and his crew to cross the Atlantic

Christopher Columbus and his crew set sail from Spain on August 3, 1492. They reached the Bahamas on October 12, 1492. The journey took 70 days.Columbus's first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean was a major event in world history. It marked the beginning of European exploration of the Americas and the Columbian Exchange.

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  • How many ships did Columbus have on his first voyage? Three
  • What was the name of Columbus's flagship? The Santa Maria
  • How many crew members did Columbus have on his first voyage? 90
  • What was Columbus's goal on his first voyage? To find a westward route to Asia
  • Did Columbus actually reach Asia on his first voyage? No

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