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Was Juan Ponce de Leon known for any discoveries?
He named Florida, from the Spanish Pascua florida, "flowery Easter." While voyaging southward he encountered the strong current of the Gulf Stream as it poured through a channel. He had discovered the Bahama Channel, which later became the route of the treasure ships on their return voyage to Spain.
Where is the Old Bahama Channel?
The Old Bahama Channel is a deep-water passage between the island of Cuba and the Great Bahamas Bank.
Has atlantis been discovered?
it has. it is somewhere near the Bahama's
What are some companies that will do Florida to Bahama cruise?
Florida to Bahama cruises are one of the most popular cruises in the US. Some companies that offer these cruises are Carnival, Celebration Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean.
What channel runs between Cuba and Mexico?
the channel which lies betwwen abaco and eleuthera is called
What is the largest body east of Florida that is an extension of the Atlantic Ocean?
The largest body of water East of Florida is the Gulf of Florida. It is also known as the Straits of Bahama or the Straits of Florida.
Is the island group southeast of Florida that is a popular tourist attraction?
The Bahamas are a popular tourist attraction southeast of Florida.
What groups of people made up the Loyalist migration and where did they settle?
from east Florida to the bahama islands
How long would it take to get too bahama's from Florida on plane?
On average it could take about 25 minutes.
Name body of water between the Bahamas and the US?
straits of florida
Where in the Bahamas is Grand Bahama located?
Grand Bahama is the northernmost island of the Bahamas island chain. It is approximately fifty-six miles off of the coast of Florida and its easiest access point is in Freeport Harbor.
How many miles between Freeport Bahamas and Florida Keys?
It is 58 Nautical Miles from the tip of Grand Bahama Island to West Palm Beach, Florida.
