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The Pelaxian discovery of the sea route to [[Alshar]] was the first recorded trip directly from [[Sarpedon]] to the Alshari continent, via the Freda Islands and the Zhijun Islands. Under the command of Pelaxian explorer Gabo de Pogiano, it was undertaken during the reign of King Jerónimo I and Consul Sebastián Pasillas of Castrillón. Considered one of the most remarkable voyages of the Carto-Pelaxian golden age, it initiated the Carto-Pelaxian maritime trade with the Daxian Qian dinasty and other parts of Alshar, the military presence and settlements of the Pelaxian in Tanhai. | The Pelaxian discovery of the sea route to [[Alshar]] was the first recorded trip directly from [[Sarpedon]] to the Alshari continent, via the Freda Islands and the Zhijun Islands. Under the command of Pelaxian explorer Gabo de Pogiano, it was undertaken during the reign of King Jerónimo I and Consul Sebastián Pasillas of Castrillón. Considered one of the most remarkable voyages of the Carto-Pelaxian golden age, it initiated the Carto-Pelaxian maritime trade with the Daxian Qian dinasty and other parts of Alshar, the military presence and settlements of the Pelaxian in Tanhai. | ||
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Historians conjecture that they penetrated to a latitude of (64° S) in the Okatian Sea, and made port in the Freda Island. If correct, this would be the farthest south that anyone had travelled, at that time. Subsequently, several merchant vessels reported being blown south of 60° S in severe weather. | Historians conjecture that they penetrated to a latitude of (64° S) in the Okatian Sea, and made port in the Freda Island. If correct, this would be the farthest south that anyone had travelled, at that time. Subsequently, several merchant vessels reported being blown south of 60° S in severe weather. | ||
Around the year 1611, Pogiano attempted to undertake an exploration of the beyond Australis, and gathered information about an almost legendary Qian's | Around the year 1611, Pogiano attempted to undertake an exploration of the beyond Australis, and gathered information about an almost legendary Qian's Daxia, whose kingdom was located far to the west in Alshar, and sailed to it reaching it in 1613. | ||
==Preparations== | ==Preparations== | ||
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==Courmmese explorations== | ==Courmmese explorations== | ||
===Notable Daxian explorers=== | ===Notable Daxian explorers=== | ||
*Xi Haifong - Admiral appointed in 1592 by Emperor Yuanjian and the Bureau of Exploration to explore the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and find landmasses for the Qian dynasty to exploit. Found the [[Zhijun]] islands and [[Stenza]] in 1593 and 1611 respectively and was responsible for the consolidation of Daxian control prior to the initial contact with Carto-Pelaxian explorer Gabo de Pogliano in 1615. Commanded the [[Grog Fleet]] that escorted Pogliano to mainland [[ | *Xi Haifong - Admiral appointed in 1592 by Emperor Yuanjian and the Bureau of Exploration to explore the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and find landmasses for the Qian dynasty to exploit. Found the [[Zhijun]] islands and [[Stenza]] in 1593 and 1611 respectively and was responsible for the consolidation of Daxian control prior to the initial contact with Carto-Pelaxian explorer Gabo de Pogliano in 1615. Commanded the [[Grog Fleet]] that escorted Pogliano to mainland [[Daxia]] for an audience with officials. | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
[[Category:Pelaxia]] | [[Category:Pelaxia]] | ||