Other Internet Resources on Vasco da Gama
The Great Ones- Vasco da Gama- An easy to read biography.
Age of Exploration- the Mariner's Musuem- A good overview and short bios of Prince Henry and da Gama
The Sea-Route to India& Vasco Da Gama- From the University of Calgary. This is a well written, in-depth presentation on Da Gama with a very nice animated presentation of the effects of prevailing winds. (for good readers).
Vasco da Gama- Historic Figures - From BBC - A short well written bio.

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