European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - October 11, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse G Columbus returned to spam in Early 1493 and was Given he triumphal we comb reserved for a "conquistador1. Later that year Columbus embarked on a second voyage to the new world this trip was tilled with misadventures but to this Day thanks to Columbus uncanny understanding of currents and Trade winds Many sailing boats crossing the Atlantic follow he course charted by the Genovese navigator on that journey. Columbus was a skilled mapmaker bul unfortunately very Litile remains of his original nautical charts. Like All Char makers of thai time. Columbus Drew on Parchment sheepskin. In constant Contact with Saltwater and air. The charts deteriorated and the inks Laded away. Besides being a Brilliant navigator Columbus possessed what seafarers Call he sixth sense of the sea because he could unfailingly forecast the approach of bad weather. On his third voyage in 1499. As 30 Spanish vessels Laden with Gold were getting ready to set sail from Santo Domingo Columbus warned of an approaching storm. As there were no apparent signs of impending bad weather the spaniards laughed at his warnings and weighed Anchor. Within a few hours a Hurricane roared through smashing everything in its path. Most of the ships were lost and Columbus who had stayed behind in the safety of the Harbor acquired a reputation for possessing strange Powers and was looked upon with suspicion. In reality. Columbus was considered to be a deeply religious Man inclined to mysticism. His character was Wood with contradictions. While he was undeniably a Leader and a True master of the sea a turned Oul to be a poor administrator and a worse politician. During his third voyage Columbus who had been appointed governor of the islands allowed his men to so brutalize the natives Hal he was relieved of his duties and brought Back to Spain in chains. Columbus Lourah and final trip to the new world was made despite opposition by Spain s Royal family and his return was marked by accusations of betrayal and Dishonour. Columbus was undeniably intelligent and tenacious bul he could also be ill Cible and stubborn. Throughout his life he used Only those views which suited him. Even after hit Lourah voyage to the new world he refused to believe that he had not reached the coasts of Asia. He insisted on calling the land West indies and the natives even though they bore no resemblance to known asians. Like a Good Genovese Columbus never lost sight of the economic Side of his accomplishment and always fell that his merits had not been adequately recognized. Afler his in fed voyage a run name discontent irascible and bitter towards his Royal patrons. The lilies of Admiral of the sea and Royal ambassador of the islands and Iho comfortable life he enjoyed were not enough. He had hoped to become a much Richer Man and Felt that he had been cheated Oul of his due. During the last two years of his life Columbus petitioned Spain innumerable limes for increased compe Sallon. Hie pleas fell on deaf ears. On May 20, 1506, Columbus died. His death was Little noted. Detail com Butof to Columbu. Dating to Tea sober 11. 1987 the stars and stripes Page 15
