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The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker LtdThe World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Map of the world during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The key shows: Mediaeval Trade routes, (the shipping in Asiatic seas was oriental)
Vasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Creator: UnknownVasco De Gama, (c1460s-1524), 1830. Vasco da Gama (c1460s-1524) Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea, which opened sea routes for an age of global imperialism
Vasco Da Gama Visiting the King of Calicut, 1498 (c1912). In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut
Vasco da Gama (1469-1524), Portuguese sailor
Vasco de Gama (1469-1624), Portugese navigator, engraving after a drawing by Antonio Carnicero
Vasco de Gama appearing before the Zamorin (or king) of Calicut, engraving in the work Voyages and Travels
Example of a Roofless Palanquin, c. 1890Example of a Roofless Palanquin, pub. c.1890 (hand coloured engraving). This was used for carrying Government officials or first class noblemen; also used to carry the King around Palace grounds;
Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, c. 1890Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, pub. c.1890 (hand coloured engraving)
Gama Sennins Animus (from the series Ibaraki no keshin). Private Collection
The King Visits Vasco da Gama, 1904King Manuel I of Portugal (1469-1521) visiting Vasco da Gama and his expedition. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea
Vasco da Gama Visits the King, 1904Vasco da Gama Visits the King. The Zamorin of Calicut receiving Vasco da Gama. In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut
Vasco da Gama Refuses to Turn Back Again, 1904Vasco da Gama refuses to turn back again in spite of a tremendous storm. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea
Vasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Artist: RobinsonVasco da Gamas introduction to the Zamorin, India, 1498, (1847). Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) is received by Manavikraman Raja, the Saamoothiri (or Zamorin) of Kozhikode
Departure of the Emperor of Japan, Korea, 1900. The emperor Meiji travelling in a gama, a Korean covered litter similar to a sedan chair or a palanquin
Miller Atlas, c1519. The Portuguese Miller Atlas was discovered in France in 19th century, although its origins are uncertain
Vasco da Gamas fleet at sea, 1497