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    What island group was sighted by Vasco da Gama and named for him?

    Question #95060. Asked by author. (Apr 25 08 8:09 PM)


    BRY2K

    		Amirante Islands ?

    The Amirantes were discovered by Vasco da Gama on his second voyage of exploration in 1502, and named "Ilhas do Almirante" (Admiral Islands).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amirantes


    Apr 25 08, 8:24 PM
    author

    		The answer is correct.

    The Amirantes Islands are the closest Outer Group Islands to Mahé, between 125 and 210 miles.. Spread over a distance of 100 miles they are part of the submarine ridge extending from Mahe south to Mauritius and Reunion. Named after Admiral Vasco da Gama, the "Ilhas do Almirante" (Admiral Islands) were discovered in 1502 on a voyage to find alternative routes to the Spice Islands.

    http://www.worldwide-yacht-charter.com/indianocean/yacht-charter-seychelles.php3

    Apr 25 08, 8:36 PM

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