Illustrations from two 16th century Portuguese pilot books showing Tristão da Cunha's ships and the sinking of the ship Sam João at Tristan.

Tristão da Cunha in Portuguese Pilot Books

Compiled by Albert J. Beintema, 7th July 2022

Adapted from The Remotest Island (New Generation Publishers, 2022)

Contents: Table of Ships | 16th century | 17th century | 18th century | References
 

Illustrations from two 16th century Portuguese pilot books showing Tristão da Cunha's ships and the sinking of the ship Sam João at Tristan.

Illustration of Tristão da Cunha's fleet in a Portuguese pilot book.

Illustration of Tristão da Cunha's fleet in a Portuguese pilot book.

Illustration of the sinking of the Sam João at Tristan da Cunha

Illustration of the sinking of the Sam João at Tristan da Cunha