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On Christmas Day of 1492 Christopher Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria, ran aground off the northern coast of Haiti. In his journal Columbus recorded the location of the ship's wreck,...
Dana Rinehart, the 50th mayor of Columbus, christened the ship as part of the 500th anniversary of its voyage. The ship was removed from its moorings in 2014, cut into 10 pieces, and stored in a lot south of the city, pending funding to do repairs and restorations.
Oct 9, 2019 · The bulkier Santa Maria, which was a 110-ton cargo ship called a nau, ran aground on Christmas Day 1492 and had to be abandoned. Yet the main advantage of the Spanish caravel, namely its...
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May 14, 2014 · An explorer said he may have found Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria ship off the waters of Haiti. The Santa Maria ran aground in 1492, just months after Columbus landed.
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Oct 5, 2017 · Why Haven't We Found Christopher Columbus's Ships? The remains of the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria have proved elusive despite decades of searching. By Kristin Romey
May 13, 2014 · A leading underwater archaeologist says he has identified the shipwrecked remains of Christopher Columbus’ flagship off the northern coast of Haiti.
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Apr 24, 2021 · On December 25, the Santa María ran aground and had to be abandoned. Columbus himself took over as captain of the Niña, as the Pinta had become separated from the other two ships. Negotiating with the local chieftain Guacanagari, Columbus arranged to leave 39 of his men behind in a small settlement, named La Navidad .
