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| | European Explorers: Christopher Columbus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) |
 | | After five centuries, Columbus remains a mysterious and controversial figure who has been variously described as one of the greatest mariners in history, a visionary genius, a mystic, a national hero, a failed administrator, a naive entrepreneur, and a ruthless and greedy imperialist. |
 | | Christopher Columbus departed on his first voyage from the port of Palos (near Huelva) in southern Spain, on August 2, 1492, in command of three ships: the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. |
 | | The greatest obstacle to Columbus was the crew's beliefs and superstitions. |
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