Episode 2 of 2
Discovery of the Galápagos
- When
- 10 March 1535
- Where
- Galápagos Islands
Becalmed in the Doldrums, Berlanga's ship is carried by currents to the Galápagos Islands on 10 March 1535.
While sailing to Peru, Berlanga's ship stalled as winds died in the Doldrums. Strong currents carried the vessel to the Galápagos Islands. This accidental drift led to the islands' discovery on 10 March 1535, with no prior evidence of other visitors.
Sources
- Tomás de Berlanga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16
- Galápagos Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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