Giovanni da Verrazzano's 1524 Voyage
- When
- 1524
- Where
- Madeira; New York Bay
- Episodes
- 2
In 1524, Giovanni da Verrazzano departed Madeira aboard La Dauphine to explore the North American coast for Francis I. The expedition neared Cape Fear and explored New York Bay before returning to France in July.
Episodes
- New York Bay Exploration
Verrazzano explored the Atlantic coast, including New York Bay, as part of the 1524 expedition.
- Departure from Madeira
Verrazzano departed Madeira on January 17, 1524, aboard La Dauphine to explore the North American coast.
Background and detail
Background. Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer from Florence, served King Francis I of France. In 1523, the king commissioned him to explore the coast between Florida and Newfoundland to find a sea route to the Pacific Ocean.
People involved
- Giovanni da Verrazzano · Explorer and captain
- Francis I · King of France and patron
- Antoine de Conflans · Pilot
Sources
- Giovanni da Verrazzano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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