Child stands on the deck of the Santa Maria and looks over the sea – Free coloring page of the discovery of America

This coloring page shows a curious child on the deck of the Santa Maria, gazing across the vast ocean and experiencing the discovery of America. You can easily print the coloring template to make it colorful at home or color it directly online – completely without registration. Get the high-quality JPG file to edit it in your favorite program. Download the coloring template now and start coloring online!

Coloring template Child stands on deck of the Santa Maria – Discovery of America for free

• In the image, you see a child standing on the deck of the Santa Maria looking over the sea.
• You can download the coloring template for free.
• The file is available as a high-resolution JPG.
• Ideal for printing and coloring at home.
• You can also color the image directly online.

Interesting facts about the discovery of America and the Santa Maria

The Santa Maria was the flagship of Christopher Columbus' first voyage in 1492. It was part of the small fleet that brought America into focus from a European perspective for the first time. Although sailors and crew on board experienced harsh conditions, they were fascinated by the endless waves and unknown coasts. Children on board were rare, but in our coloring template, a young explorer takes on the role of a sailor to feel the excitement of that time. The scene captures the curiosity and pioneering spirit with which the crew reached the island of Guanahani (now part of the Bahamas). The ship was about 23 meters long and offered little space – just right for adventurers who loved the open sky and saltwater. The rigging, black sails, and wooden railing can be wonderfully differentiated while coloring: blue and gray tones for the sky, brown and wood tones for the ship, vibrant colors for clothing and flags. At the end of the image, you see the child exploring the horizon – a motif that symbolizes the spirit of discovery. Discover more motifs and exciting coloring pages about the discovery of America.

Here’s how to bring color to the discovery of America

The young adventurer stands on the wooden deck of the Santa Maria and enjoys the view over the endless sea. Various shades of blue and a hint of turquoise are suitable for the water, while the ship takes on its authentic look with wood brown, ocher, and gray. You can keep the sails in light beige or soft white to emphasize the contrast with the sky. The child's clothing can be colorful – perhaps in red or green – so that it stands out in the image. You will receive the coloring template for free as a high-quality JPG file. Print it out or color it directly online, completely without registration. With a few pencils or digital brushes, you'll quickly create your own scene from the age of discovery of America.