The Empirical Reconstruction of Columbus' Navigational Log and Track of his 1492–1493 Discovery Voyage

Abstract

This study is a brief report of the only re-sailing of Columbus' 1492–1493 Voyage following the data in his log in a scientifically controlled research voyage by a professional and experienced global and ocean navigator. The study is follow-on to the article: “The Controversial Skill of Columbus as a Navigator: An Enduring Historical Enigma,” published in The Journal of Navigation (2009) Vol. 62, 417–4251.