April 8.1513




Today while sailing around the east coast of Florida my three ships slowed down. The current became so strong that we moved at the pace of a snail. My masts were filled with air but still my boat went very slow. Once Florida is colonized by Spain, we can use this stream of water to sail quickly back to Spain. This could increase the rate of trading and the amount of goods brought to Spain from the new island. And since the island is bountiful with riches and materials this currant could be the best thing ever. Spain, and I, will become rich with this. I used my chip log and reel and calculated the speed at three knots. I charted the current and will bring it back to king Ferdinand when I return.

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