King
Manuel of Portugal wanted to send a fleet of ships to India, so led by the
Spanish Nobleman (from Galicia) Jöao da Nova (Castelia, a debated part of his
name) on March 5th 1501, they set sail from Port Belem, Portugal.He passed the island on March 25th 1501 and named it Conception, after sighting it on the feast of the Annunciation (Though this visit is not recorded). The discovery was written about by the historian, Barros
A year later on 21st May 1502 on his return from the far east he found and named St Helena. He passed Conception this time due to it having little to offer.
Notable Dates:
1501 Discovered and named the island of Conception
1502 Discovered and named the island of St Helena