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Why did Bartolomeu Dias return to Portugal after rounding the Cape of Good Hope instead of continuing on his voyage?

Why did Bartolomeu Dias return to Portugal after rounding the Cape of Good Hope instead of continuing on his voyage?
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Why did Bartolomeu Dias return to Portugal after rounding the Cape of Good Hope instead of continuing on his voyage?

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Answer: Supplies were low and ships were battered.

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By then, the crew had become restless and was urging Dias to turn around. Supplies were low and the ships were battered. Although Dias wanted to continue, the rest of the officers unanimously favored returning to Portugal, so he agreed to turn back.
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