Christopher Colombus24 December 1492
Timbers salvaged from Santa Maria were used to build La Navidad after the flagship grounded off Hispaniola.
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Timbers salvaged from Santa Maria were used to build La Navidad after the flagship grounded off Hispaniola.
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