Christopher Columbus
Season 1, Episode 20: The Fleet Sets Sail
Select Source
After the approval of the project, Columbus relocates to Santa Fè where he drafts a contract the for the Spanish Royal Family with the terms for his expedition. From Santa Fè, he then goes to Palos from where he will set out the expedition. However, to the dismay of the Genoese sailor, there is great difficulty recruiting sailors for the expedition, in spite of a royal decree ordering the city of Palos to furnish him with three caravel ships and a crew to fit.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Columbus the Sailor Is Born
Episode 2
The First Voyage
Episode 3
Giovanni Risks His Life to Save the Ship
Episode 4
Adrift
Episode 5
Resolution in Portugal, Kingdom of Voyages
Episode 6
Columbus learns of Marco Polo and Toscanelli
Episode 7
His First Exploration Voyage
Episode 8
Columbus Meets Felipa
Episode 9
Marriage
Episode 10
Columbus Resolves to Make a Westward Voyage
Episode 11
The First Setback
Episode 12
A Helping Hand
Episode 13
The First Steps Towards Realization of the Exploratory
Episode 14
Audience With the King and Queen
Episode 15
Discovery of the Cape of Good Hope
Episode 16
The End of Reconquista
Episode 17
The Plan Is Rejected!
Episode 18
The Plan Is Approved!
Episode 19
Columbus Meets Pinzon
Episode 20
The Fleet Sets Sail
Episode 21
Escape from Sargasso
Episode 22
Land Is Discovered
Episode 23
Pinzon Rebels
Episode 24
A Storm Blocks the Return Home
Episode 25
King Joao Imposes Restrictions
Episode 26
Columbus's Triumphant Return