…Cabral became the military chief, while far more experienced navigators were seconded to the expedition to aid him in naval matters.[30] The most important of these were Bartolomeu Dias, Diogo Dias and Nicolau Coelho.[29][31][32] They would, along with the other captains, command 13 ships[6]...
Pêro Dias " Pêro Dias " ( 15th century ) was a Portugal explorer of the African coast He accompanied his brother Bartolomeu Dias on his journey around the Cape of Good Hope in 1487 1488, having commanded the supply-ship.
Explorer of Africa