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Generally, a ship of his size had about 30-40 sailors on board.

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Did Bartolomeu Dias kill anyone?

no


How did bartholomeu dias die?

He died off the shore at the Cape of Good Hope when his vessel was wrecked in a storm.AnswerOn the return of Vasco da Gama, Manuel dispatched a fleet of 13 vessels under Pedro álvares Cabral to the Indian Ocean to profit by the discoveries. In the fleet were 4 caravels under Bartolomeu Dias, who was instructed to found a trading station and fortress at the gold-exporting port of Sofala. The expedition left Brazil on May 2, 1500. On May 12 a comet came into view, "a prognostication of the sad event that was to take place," the Portuguese chronicler João de Barros remarked. The comet disappeared on May 23. The next day a sudden storm over whelmed 4 ships, which sank with all hands; among those lost was Dias.Source: http://www.answers.com/Bartholomew+Dias?gwp=11&ver=2.3.0.609&method=3


What impact if any did bartolomeu dias have on other cultures?

he found a route that nobody else could find to Africa which lead to improved maps


4Why did Olaudah think the crew possessed magic?

Because of the difference in appearance that the traders had, their language and long hair. This made Olaudah believe that the crew possessed magic.


What was Captain Smolletts plan?

Captain Smollett's plan in Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" was to ensure the safety and success of the voyage to find buried treasure while maintaining control over the ship and its crew. He aimed to keep the mutinous crew members, led by Long John Silver, in check by being vigilant and strategic in his actions. Smollett's leadership style emphasized discipline and caution, as he recognized the potential for treachery among the crew. Ultimately, his plan involved navigating the challenges of the voyage while safeguarding the treasure map and the lives of his loyal crew members.