Watch Christopher Columbus Season 1 Episode 7 Online

It is at the School of Navigation where those participating in future sea expeditions are chosen. The first time Columbus is up for selection, he is not chosen as a ship mate because he his foreign. Nevertheless, he continues his ardent studies at the library. It is there he meets Felipa, the daughter of the Governor, notable for having written a collection of books about uncharted lands. Columbus finds himself attracted to Felipa, however, to his dismay, he learns she already has a boyfriend serving as a sea captain. Meanwhile, Columbus is finally offered the position of first officer aboard a cargo ship.