The Pinta, Santa Maria And A Chinese Junk? (More)

Christian Science Moniter ^ | 1-29-2003 | Amanda Paulson

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"One group explored South America, Antarctica, and Australia, while other ships toured Central and North America, circled Greenland, learned to measure longitude, and established settlements. Menzies says all records of the voyages were later destroyed. "

Measuring longitude requires accurate ship-going timepieces not available until the 18th century. At that time China had just discovered the water clock.

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