15 Famous Sea Captains of All Time

The maritime world has many legends and stories of brave sailors who crossed dangerous waters. Some of these myths have also inspired the creation of fictional characters who have become everyone’s favourites such as Captain Jack Sparrow, still others are not that widely known.

In this article, we bring you the 15 Famous Sea Captains of all time.

1. Christopher Colombus

Colombus introduced Europe to the New World. He was largely self-educated, with a curious bent of mind and travelled a lot even when he was young.

This Italian Explorer went on four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, sponsored by the Spanish Crown.