Episode 3 of 4
Crossing the Indian Ocean
- When
- 24 April – 20 May 1498
- Where
- Indian Ocean
The fleet crossed the Indian Ocean in 23 days using monsoon winds.
Leaving Malindi on 24 April 1498, da Gama's fleet sailed with the summer monsoon wind. This favorable weather allowed them to cross the Indian Ocean in only 23 days, a significantly faster journey than the return trip against the wind.
Sources
- Vasco da Gama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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