Britannica
Sources used in this answer
How many people began Ferdinand Magellanâs expedition?
Created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan, detail of a painting by an unknown artist; in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence.
Approximately 270 people began Ferdinand Magellanâs expedition when it departed from SanlĂșcar de Barrameda on September 20, 1519. The fleet consisted of five ships: the Trinidad, San Antonio, ConcepciĂłn, Victoria, and Santiago.1