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How many ships did Ferdinand Magellan begin his voyage with?

5 ships

Background

Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519 with five ships. He wanted to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands. Only one single ship made it back three years later. Magellan himself was killed in the Philippines.

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