Let's follow Ferdinand step by step on his journey around the world!
1. Ferdinand received support from King Charles I of Spain to take his voyage to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands. In return, Magellan would find and bring back lots of riches to Spain.
2. Ferdinand set out from Seville, Spain in September 1519 with 5 ships and a crew of 270 men with hope to find this sea route in which would bring him fame and fortune.
3. By Easter Day of 1520 they had reached Port San Julian in South America when crew members started to mutiny Magellan. These rebellions were either left behind or killed at the scene.
4. After traveling up and down the coast of South America for about 6 months, Ferdinand Magellan made his famous discovery of The Strait of Magellan, on October 21st, 1520. This strait is a natural passageway through South America that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
5. Immediately, the sailors started traversing the strait and soon the vast Pacific Ocean emerged in front of their eyes.
6. His crew crossed the rapid, stormy, and dangerous sea in 3 months, finally docking at the Pacific island of Guam.
7. Then, they sailed to Cebu, Phillipines and the crew stayed there for a while. Philippines and the Europeans exchanged ideas and teachings and after some time, the army of Cebu was begging for help from them to attack a neighboring island of Mactan.
8. The Europeans agreed to help Cebu fight the Mactan Army.
9. Sadly, Ferdinand was killed by a poisoned arrow while battling.
10. Magellan’s crew left Cebu and bee-lined straight back to Seville making an exception to stop for spices at the Spice Islands.
11. September 1522, after three years of exploration, was when Magellan’s crew returned to Spain. Only 18 men, on one boat, arrived in Seville alive.
12. Ferdinand's crew had brought back lots of high demand spices, like Magellan had promised 3 years prior.
2. Ferdinand set out from Seville, Spain in September 1519 with 5 ships and a crew of 270 men with hope to find this sea route in which would bring him fame and fortune.
3. By Easter Day of 1520 they had reached Port San Julian in South America when crew members started to mutiny Magellan. These rebellions were either left behind or killed at the scene.
4. After traveling up and down the coast of South America for about 6 months, Ferdinand Magellan made his famous discovery of The Strait of Magellan, on October 21st, 1520. This strait is a natural passageway through South America that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
5. Immediately, the sailors started traversing the strait and soon the vast Pacific Ocean emerged in front of their eyes.
6. His crew crossed the rapid, stormy, and dangerous sea in 3 months, finally docking at the Pacific island of Guam.
7. Then, they sailed to Cebu, Phillipines and the crew stayed there for a while. Philippines and the Europeans exchanged ideas and teachings and after some time, the army of Cebu was begging for help from them to attack a neighboring island of Mactan.
8. The Europeans agreed to help Cebu fight the Mactan Army.
9. Sadly, Ferdinand was killed by a poisoned arrow while battling.
10. Magellan’s crew left Cebu and bee-lined straight back to Seville making an exception to stop for spices at the Spice Islands.
11. September 1522, after three years of exploration, was when Magellan’s crew returned to Spain. Only 18 men, on one boat, arrived in Seville alive.
12. Ferdinand's crew had brought back lots of high demand spices, like Magellan had promised 3 years prior.