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One of [[Christopher Columbus]]'s ships, the '''''Santa Maria''''', was his flagship. The Santa Maria was a "nao" or cargo ship. She ran aground on the island of [[Haiti]] on [[Christmas]] eve, Dec. 24, 1492. Columbus named the settlement la Navidad (Spanish for ''Christmas'').  Leaving 40 men, Columbus then departed and promised to return the next year.  

One of [[Christopher Columbus]]'s ships, the '''''Santa Maria''''', was his flagship. The Santa Maria was a "[[nao]]" or cargo ship. She ran aground on the island of [[Haiti]] on [[Christmas]] eve, Dec. 24, 1492. Columbus named the settlement la Navidad (Spanish for ''Christmas'').  Leaving 40 men, Columbus then departed and promised to return the next year.  

Columbus wrote this to Spain's monarchs: "In all the world there can be no better or gentler people. Your Highnesses should feel great [[joy]], because presently they will be [[Christian]]s, and instructed in the good manners of your realms."

Columbus wrote this to Spain's monarchs: "In all the world there can be no better or gentler people. Your Highnesses should feel great [[joy]], because presently they will be [[Christian]]s, and instructed in the good manners of your realms."