able amounts of damage. Columbus, on the Nina, docked at Lisbon for refitting. The Pinta docked at the Spanish town of Bayona. In Lisbon King John welcomed Columbus and made all the necessary repairs on the Nina. With repairs completed Columbus sailed. On March 15, 1493, the Nina dropped anchor at Palos harbor. The Pinta also arrived later that same day. Columbus went before Ferdinand and Isabella along with all the wonderous things he had found on his voyage. The King and Queen rose to greet him at seated him at their right. Everything that was promised to him was given. This was the most glorious time in Columbus life. Columbus made three more trips to the New World. The second was from 1493 - 1496, the third from 1498 - 1500 and the final voyage (High Voyage) was made on !502 - 1504. On the first return voyage he had 17 ships and about 1,200 men. At Hispaniola, Columbus found that La Navidad had been burned and the 39 seamen had been killed. A new colony was started. Columbus explored the coasts of Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola. On the next voyage he first sighted Trinidad. He also explored some of the northeastern shores of South America and the Leeward Islands. Meanwhile, many colonists returned to Spain and complained about Columbus performance so a new governor was sent to replace him. Columbus was arrested and shipped back to Spain in chains. The monarchs released him and restored all his titles. On the final voyage, Columbus main purpose was to find a passage to Asia behind Cuba (which he believed it to be a part of China). He explored the east coast of Central America and lost two ships. The two remaining ships became ship wrecked in Jamaica in June of 1503. Messengers sent by canoes to Hispaniola finally brought back rescue ships in June of 1504. Columbus Returned to Spain broken hearted and not in good physical condition (arthriti...
