The Explorer- Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama

• Built upon the pioneering efforts of Diaz
• Completed his voyage to India in May 1498
• By 1940s he was in the service of John II and then his successor King Manuel
• 1497- Manuel appointed him as leader of the expedition to India, comprimising 4 ships, led by flagship St Gabriel

- Leaving in July, after sailing for several months in uncharted waters of the Indian…