Saturday, 3 October 2026

The Design of the São Gabriel, Vasco da Gama's Flagship on the 1497–1499 Voyage to India

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Cutaway of a sailing ship showing decks, holds, barrels, cannons and people inside, with a red cross on the mast.

I adore diagrams like this! How the São Gabriel, Vasco da Gama's flagship, was built: aboard her, as part of a flotilla of 4 ships, he sailed to India in 1497–1499

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