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What was Henry the navigator's purpose to sail?
No one he was the one who sponsered voyages to the western coast of Africa. He had sailors work for him.
Which continent did Prince Henry the Navigator try to find a way to sail around?
Prince Henry the Navigator tried to go around the continent of Africa. He thought that this would be a shortcut to Asia which held something valuable to them. They had spices which helped them before refrigerators.
What is Henry the navigators Goal of his journey?
Henry the Navigator (a strange name really for a man who never set foot on a ship to sail the oceans) basically had three goals for the expeditions he sent out: converting the peoples of Africa to Christianity, finding gold, and finding a way around the overland trade routes controlled by the Muslims of north Africa.
Why is Henry the navigator called the navigator?
Henry the Navigator was a Portuguese prince. He helped expand Portuguese trade routes, and established trade primarily with Africa. Henry's nickname of 'the navigator' was bestowed upon him in the 1800s by historians, around 400 years after his death.
Who sent portuguese explorers to west Africa?
prince henry the navigator sent out several ships to explore the western coast of africa :)
What did Prince Henry the navigator want?
Prince Henry the Navigator wanted to sail around Africa. Although, he never did. He sent people to do it for him.
Did Henry the navigator actually sail or explore the Americas?
yes he did sail but he sailed to explore the america and he traveled on the challenger
Did Prince Henry the Navigator sail to India?
Yes he sailed all the way around the world to India
What famous explorer invented the caravel and lighter ships that could sail further and faster?
Prince Henry the Navigator.
What was the name of Prince Henry's ship?
Prince Henry the Navigator never went to sea. He was called "the navigator" because he was a map maker and encouraged people to sail farther than enayone had ever sailed from Portugal before; and make maps about the world.
What was Henry the navigator's purpose to sail?
No one he was the one who sponsered voyages to the western coast of Africa. He had sailors work for him.
Which continent did Prince Henry the Navigator try to find a way to sail around?
Prince Henry the Navigator tried to go around the continent of Africa. He thought that this would be a shortcut to Asia which held something valuable to them. They had spices which helped them before refrigerators.
Why did livingston sail to Africa?
David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary, and he set sail to Africa for mission work. He did a great deal to spread Christianity there ,in the dark continent.
What is Henry the navigators Goal of his journey?
Henry the Navigator (a strange name really for a man who never set foot on a ship to sail the oceans) basically had three goals for the expeditions he sent out: converting the peoples of Africa to Christianity, finding gold, and finding a way around the overland trade routes controlled by the Muslims of north Africa.
Why did priests sail with explorers in the 15th -16th century?
because they wanted to help spread the word of Christianity to the rest of the world?
What does the navigator do on Skullduggery Island?
When you have the navigator on board (a skilled crewman) you can sail faster. Hire the navigator at Parrot Port.
Why is Henry the navigator called the navigator?
Henry the Navigator was a Portuguese prince. He helped expand Portuguese trade routes, and established trade primarily with Africa. Henry's nickname of 'the navigator' was bestowed upon him in the 1800s by historians, around 400 years after his death.
