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Columbus and Age of Discovery: The Crossing

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ID #: 
92
Playing Time: 
58 min
Color or BW: 
N/A
Description: 
Full-scale, working replicas of the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria follow the route of Columbus' first trans-Atlantic crossing, while excerpts from his logs and journals evoke 15th century ship board life.
Keywords: 
15th century, age of discovery, Atlantic exploration, Christopher Columbus, navigation, patronage, shipbuilding
Volume: 
vol 3 of 7