Santa María

Definition

The Santa María was the largest of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage. This ship served as Columbus's flagship—his main vessel—on this expedition.

Related terms

Flagship: The best or most important thing owned or produced by a particular organization.

Nina (ship): Another one of Christopher Columbus' ships on his first voyage to America.

Age of Discovery/Exploration: A period from the early 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century during which Europeans engaged in intensive exploration of the world.