Vasco da Gama, a famed explorer hailing from Portugal, sailed on various ships equipped with three or four masts, setting a standard for the types of vessels employed in exploration.

Flamengo keep title hopes alive with 2-0 win over Vasco Flamengo kept their hopes alive of retaining the Brazilian league title with a 2-0 win over city rivals Vasco da Gama at the Maracana ...

The nearby Tower of Belém, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition, is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world. Description is available ...