Question

What happened to the Columbus's three ships on their return trip home to Spain?

Answer 1

Answer:The Santa Maria hit a reef near another west indies island, Hispaniola, and sank on Christmas day 1492.

The two remaining ships were separated by storms on the ocean, but the Nina and the Pinta both safely reached spain.

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Answer 2

The Santa Maria left for Puerto Rico, while the Nina and Pinta were towed from Spain by two U.S. Navy ships. All three were towed through the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes to Chicago. They drew large crowds and remained in Chicago after the exposition.