The initial voyage refers to Christopher Columbus' first journey across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 when he reached landfall in what is now known as the Bahamas.
Related terms
Age of Exploration: The period in European history when extensive overseas exploration and colonization took place, including Columbus' voyages.
Treaty of Tordesillas: An agreement between Spain and Portugal that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe.
Caravel: A small, highly maneuverable ship used by explorers during the Age of Discovery.