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What were the names of Christopher Columbusâs three ships on the first voyage?
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Christopher Columbus
Navigator and explorer Christopher Columbus.
On his first voyage to the Americas in 1492, Christopher Columbus commanded a fleet of three ships:
- The Santa MarĂa, which served as his flagship.12
- The Niña.12
- The Pinta.12
While the Santa MarĂa was lost after running aground off the coast of Hispaniola on December 25, 1492, the Niña and the Pinta successfully returned to Spain.1