Christopher Columbus
Season 1, Episode 22: Land Is Discovered
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The fleet finally embarks, however, during their journey in the Canaries, the rudder of the Pinta breaks and Columbus looses three weeks of his voyage for repair. At last, Columbus sets out again, but the sailors start to grow more and more displeased. The caravel ships then reach a part of the ocean full of algae which they mistake for mainland.
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