Historedia
Person

Vasco da Gama

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1497–1505

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Vasco da Gama, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Vasco da Gama's Departure to India

    1497

    Role: Expedition Leader

    1. 8 July 1497 · LisbonDeparture from Lisbon

      Vasco da Gama led a fleet of four ships and 170 men out of Lisbon to begin the voyage to India.

  2. Vasco da Gama's Arrival in India

    1498

    Role: Portuguese mariner, explorer, and fleet commander

    1. 14 April 1498 · Malindi, KenyaArrival at Malindi

      Da Gama arrived at Malindi on 14 April 1498 after leaving hostile Mombasa.

    2. 14–24 April 1498 · Malindi, KenyaTrade Agreement and Guide

      Da Gama signed a trade agreement and hired a guide in Malindi.

    3. 24 April – 20 May 1498 · Indian OceanCrossing the Indian Ocean

      The fleet crossed the Indian Ocean in 23 days using monsoon winds.

    4. 20 May 1498 · Kappadu near Kozhikode, IndiaArrival at Kozhikode

      The fleet arrived at Kappadu near Kozhikode on 20 May 1498.

  3. Vasco da Gama Establishes Fortress at Kochi

    1505

    Role: Portuguese explorer and navigator

    1. 25 March 1505 · UnknownAppointment of Almeida

      Francisco de Almeida was appointed Viceroy of India in 1505, tasked with establishing four forts on the coast.

Sources

  1. Vasco da Gama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16