The king of Portugal believed that some day the tip of Africa would open a new way to the riches of the East.
So he named it the Cape of Good Hope. He asked to try to complete the voyage that Dias began.
Vasco Da Cama built three strong ships for the voyage. He named them San Gabriel San Raphael and Berrio.
He loaded another ship with food and supplies. They sailed from Libon Portugal on July 9 1497.