Erik "The Red" Thorvaldson sailed form Iceland to Greenland and established the first European Settlement in North America
He wanted to sail to Greenland, which he did.
Iceland.
he was euopean
In the year 982.
982 Greenland
None. He sailed for himself.
The year 982.
From Iceland west to Greenland.
He sailed from Iceland.
None. He sailed for himself.
Sail northwest from Iceland.
After hearing of the discovery by Gunnbjorn Olfsson of some islands that lay west of Iceland, Eric decided to sail to these islands during his banishment.