On October 12 , 1492 Columbus reached an island in the Bahamas , an event long regarded as the ' discovery ' of America .
In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain with three ships , seeking a direct route to Asia .
On October 12 , 1492 Christopher Columbus reached an island in the Bahamas , an event long regarded as the ' discovery ' of America .
In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain with three ships , seeking a direct route to Asia .