The landing of Columbus at Puerto Bueno, Jamaica on 4th May 1494

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Title

The landing of Columbus at Puerto Bueno, Jamaica on 4th May 1494

Description

A drawing of the arrival of Christopher Columbus and his men to the island of Jamaica. Natives of the island weilding weapons are fleeing the scene as one of Columbus' men fires shots from a gun.

Subject

Columbus, Christopher, - 1451-1506; Explorers - Italian; Discovery exploration; Weapons; Weapons, primitive

Source

NLJ Photograph Collection IN: Spaniards in Jamaica

Identifier

D0004290

Rights

Permission to reproduce this image must be obtained from the National Library of Jamaica.

Format

JPEG

Type

Print

Citation

“The landing of Columbus at Puerto Bueno, Jamaica on 4th May 1494,” National Library of Jamaica Digital Collection , accessed November 22, 2024, https://nljdigital.nlj.gov.jm/items/show/2833.