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Patent Granted by King Henry VII to John Cabot

By this public document, King Henry VII indicated his official, royal support for John Cabot's enterprise.
European Exploration Before Cabot

Thanks to archaeological work at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, evidence suggests that the Norse did make it to Newfoundland before John Cabot.
English Voyages before Cabot

Although the re-discovery of Newfoundland is credited to John Cabot, we know that as early as the 1480s, English ships were venturing into the unknown Atlantic Ocean.
The History of Bristol to 1497

The history and origins of Bristol to 1497 and why it was an influential port even when England was still only a minor European power.
Bristol's Transatlantic Explorations Prior to 1497

An account of Bristol's transatlantic explorations prior to 1497.
John Cabot's Voyage of 1497

There are many conflicting theories and opinions about John Cabot's voyage of 1497 due to the lack of contemporary information collected.
John Cabot's Voyage of 1498

Information on John Cabot's Voyage of 1498, and speculation on his death.
Cabot's Arrival in Bristol

John Cabot's arrival in Bristol and his request to King Henry VII to map out a northern route to Asia.
Cape Breton Landfall Argument

If modern scholars generally favour a northern landfall for Cabot's 1497 voyage, there has been strong support for a landfall on Cape Breton Island.
European Exploration: From Earliest Times to 1497

When did Europeans first reach North America? This article is about early explorers prior to John Cabot's 1947 voyage.
Geographical Knowledge at the Time of the Cabot Voyages

During the late 15th century, Europe was on the verge of geographical expansion. Motives for exploration in the medieval era were diverse.
John Cabot

A biography of the explorer, John Cabot.
The John Day Letter

John Day was an English merchant in the Spanish trade. He wrote this letter in Spain between 1497 and January 1498 to the Lord Grand Admiral.
The Matthew

The Matthew was the ship in which John Cabot sailed from Bristol to North America in 1497.
Migratory Fishery - History - Colony of Avalon

A brief overview of the history of the migratory fishery on the east coast of Newfoundland. Ferryland is highlighted as a port.
Navigation Methods

Navigators in the 1500s had few tools to work with: the magnetic compass, the log, the lead line, the quadrant, and dead reckoning.
Newfoundland Landfall Argument

There is no doubt that great passions have been aroused in Newfoundland about the question of Cabot's landfall.
The Norse in the North Atlantic

The first Europeans known definitely to set foot in Newfoundland were the Norse.
Evidence for a Northern Landfall

This article involves breaking down Cabot's 1497 voyage to decipher exactly where he visited in Newfoundland.
Other Claims for Pre-Cabot Discovery

There are those who claim that the Basques, the Portuguese, the Scots and the Welsh have made voyages to Newfoundland before Cabot.

Matching Articles"Exploration" (Total 22)

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