1519 AD
Magellan's expedition departs Spain
Five ships begin a voyage seeking a western route to the Spice Islands.
- Time period
- 1519 AD
- Region
- Europe
- Theme
- Economy
Magellan's fleet departed Spain in September 1519 to seek a western route to the Spice Islands. Under Elcano, its surviving ship completed the first circumnavigation in 1522.