Seafarers
Discover a comprehensive list of renowned seafarers who have made significant contributions to maritime history and exploration. From renowned sailors like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama to contemporary adventurers, this page showcases the lives and achievements of those who have braved the open seas.
Alvize Cadamosto
Italy
ItalyVenetian navigator-adventurer, discovered the Cape Verde Islands
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville
France
FranceNavigator, leader of the first French expedition around the world
Estevao Da Gama
Portugal
PortugalPortuguese navigator and military leader, governor of Portuguese India in 1540-1542.
John Cabot
Italy
ItalyItalian and French navigator and merchant
Henry Gudzon
Great Britain
Great BritainEnglish navigator, Arctic explorer
William Baffin
Great Britain
Great BritainEnglish navigator
Louis Bernico
France
FranceFamous sailor-yachtsman
Joao Vaz Corte Real
Portugal
PortugalPortuguese navigator.
Vasiliy Golovnin
Russia
RussiaA talented scientist and writer, a gifted naval theorist of the 1820s.
Sven Yrvind
Sweden
SwedenSwedish engineer, writer, inventor and navigator
John Franklin
Canada
CanadaEnglish navigator, Arctic explorer, rear admiral.
George Vancouver
Great Britain
Great BritainEnglish navigator and explorer
Zhak Cartie
France
FranceFrench navigator
Jan Fransua de Survil
France
FranceFrench navigator
Humphrey Gilbert
Great Britain
Great BritainEnglish navigator
Jovanny Cabot
Italy
ItalyItalian navigator
Robert McClur
Great Britain
Great BritainBritish Arctic explorer
Pedro-Alvaresh Cabral
Portugal
PortugalPortuguese navigator