Spain was able to replace Portugal as the foremost seafaring nation partly because of Columbus's voyages.
As a result of Columbus's voyages, the New World of the Americas was rediscovered by the Europeans and led to Spain claiming a large portion of it.
Spain took over from Portugal as the foremost seafaring nation when:
- they sent more ships to explore the Americas
- they carried gold and other raw materials from the Americas to Spain
- they sent Spanish people to colonize the Americas
In conclusion, Spain became the foremost sea power in the world as a result of their holdings in the Americas. This did not last however because after a series of wars and mismanagement of resources, the British took that title from them.
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