Vasco Da Gama

Thanks to this Portuguese explorer, some of the trains in India still bear the name Vasco Da Gama when they are traveling to Goa. Vasco Da Gama was also the 1st Count of Vidigueira and commanded the first few ships to sail directly from Europe to India.

Vasco Da Gama Childhood
Vasco Da Gama, an explorer and a military naval commander, led the very first voyage from Europe to India. Facing various hazards on the way, he reached India, thus opening the direct sea route to Asia. To know about Vasco Da Gama’s childhood, read on...

Timeline for Vasco Da Gama
Vasco Da Gama was the first European to explore a sea-based trade route to India. He was an adventurous Portuguese navigator and a good leader. The timeline of Vasco Da Gama reveals some important events from his life.

Vasco Da Gama
Vasco da Gama (1460-1524), a legendary sea farer was born at Sines, province of Alemtejo, Portugal. Let’s have a look on da Gama's voyages…