Vasco would become very well known for discovering a passage that would lead them from Africa to India. ... He and crew brought back good news of trade with India. After the king had heard the good news he sent thirteen ships over to India, to make many many trades with India. ... For being a great leader they made him Portuguese viceroy of India. ... He was such a big part in the success of India. ...
In 1505, he took in part in the expedition of Franciso d" Almeida, in purpose to establish a Portugese authority in India. ... Magellan's fleet moved down the Coast South America, in search of a passage that whould take him through America. ...
To reach India, China, Japan and the East Indies the Portuguese were trying to make a route that stretched all around the coast of Africa for trading. ... This meant that the eastern sea route to India was open and the Portuguese were no longer interested in a western route. ... For the most part, the passage was smooth and the winds were steady. ...
