All of the navigational aids used by Vasco da Gama on the Sao Gabriel, the Sao Rafael and the Berrio were used to measure the angle between objects above the ocean, such as the stars or the sun, with the horizon.The Navigational aids that Vasco da Gama would have used on his ships included: Various aids to navigation were available on ships during the Renaissance.The living conditions on board the small ships were basic and the voyages were dangerous. The brave men of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries who sailed in uncharted waters to unknown lands were courageous adventurers who were motivated by fame, glory and the wealth. The names of the 1497 Vasco da Gama Ships were the Sao Gabriel, the Sao Rafael and the Berrio. 1539 The remains of Vasco da Gama are returned to Portugal and his body is lain to rest at Vidigueiraįacts about the 1497 Vasco da Gama Ships - the Sao Gabriel, the Sao Rafael and the Berrio.1524 Vasco Da Gama dies in Cochin on the Malabar coast, India on 24 December, 1524.1524 King John III sends Vasco da Gama to India as the Portuguese viceroy.1519 the title of Count is bestowed on Vasco da Gama.1502 King Manuel I of Portugal sent da Gama on another expedition to India and da Gama returned in 1503.He is created Admiral of the Indian Ocean 1499 September: Vasco da Gama returns to Portugal to great acclaim.1498 October 5 Vasco da Gama sets sail for home and Portugal.1498 May 20 The voyage of discovery reached its destination - the Indies and Calcutta, India.There journey was dangerous and they were attacked by Arabs.1498 January Da Gama reached the mouth of the Zambezi.1497 December 25 da Gama reached the coast of Natal.
1497 November 22 Vasco da Gama sailed around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa.The Sao Gabriel which da Gama commanded.Four ships were in the fleet led by Vasco de Gama.
1497 July 8 Vasco da Gama sailed from Lisbon under the leadership of the three da Gama bothers: Vasco, Paulo, and Nicolao Coelho accompanied by crews of about one hundred and fifty men.1497 January the command of an expedition to find a sea route to the East Indies was given to Vasco da Gama.