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How did Columbus ships get their names?

April 26, 2017Columbus names ships

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How did Columbus ships get their names?

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The Pita and Santa Mara were named by their original owners. The Nia was renamed after the crown acquired it. Historians believe the ship was named for the original owner, Juan Nio de Moguer, but his name, Nio, was feminized to Nia. The ships original name was Santa Clara.