Modellino amerigo vespucci biography
Amerigo Vespucci a 3 mast fully rigged sailing ship takes its name from the famous Italian sailor and cartographer who also lent his name to the new world.
The Amerigo Vespucci is a sailing ship, but with an engine....
Amerigo Vespucci
| Italian navigator. Both Americas bear his name. Date of Birth: 09.03.1454 Country: Italy |
Amerigo Vespucci: Italian Navigator and Explorer
Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian navigator and explorer, was born on March 9, 1454, in Florence.
He is the namesake of both Americas. Vespucci was of Florentine origin and received a humanistic education in his family.
1 year ago #amerigovespucci #navi #modellismo History Exposé•M views · · Go.He served for a long time in the Medici banking house before moving to Spain in 1490.
In Spain, Vespucci worked as an agent for the same firm in Seville, mainly involved in equipping ships. He thoroughly studied the structure of ships, mastered navigation and astronomy, and created various maps.
In 1492, he joined the Spanish maritime service and participated in the outfitting of Christopher Columbus' second and third expeditions, with whom he was friends.
From 1499 to 1500, Vespucci served as a pilot on Alonso de Ojeda's expedition, commanding two ships equipped at his own expense.
In July 1499, the