Which ship did Columbus himself command?
ANina ship
BVictoria
CSanta Maria
DPinta ship
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Santa Maria
1. Pinta and Nina were caravels.
2. Columbus commanded the Santa Maria.
3. He had 40 sailors with him.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Themes in World History, Theme 8, Confrontation of Cultures._
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