USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On October 12, 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus made landfall in what is now the Bahamas. Columbus and his ships landed on an island that the native Lucayan people called Guanahani. Columbus renamed it San Salvador.

Detailed explanation-2: -Columbus wanted to find a new route to India, China, Japan and the Spice Islands. If he could reach these lands, he would be able to bring back rich cargoes of silks and spices.

Detailed explanation-3: -After one month of sailing they spotted what is now known as the Bahamas. Columbus thought he had reached Asia and called this new land the Indies and he called the people there Indians. On his second voyage Columbus sailed with a group of 17 ships! He was sent to find gold and capture Indians.

Detailed explanation-4: -He arrived in a long boat, hence the name Long Bay. San Salvador Columbus is an excellent site for your historical tour of the Bahamas. There are a number of other Christopher Columbus history monuments and attractions around Columbus San Salvador.