The BARTOLOMEU Frame

BARTOLOMEU: (1451–1500) was a Portuguese explorer and nobleman of the Portuguese royal household. He sailed around the southernmost tip of Africa in 1488, the first European known to have done so. He was a Knight of the royal court, superintendent of the royal warehouses, and sailing-master of the man-of-war, São Cristóvão. King John II of Portugal appointed him on 10 October 1487 to head an expedition to sail around the southern tip of Africa in the hope of finding a trade route to India. Dias was also charged with searching for the lands ruled by Prester John, a fabled Christian priest and ruler.

BARTOLOMEU FRAME SPECIFICATIONS:

Base Curve: 5

Measurements: 55 □ 16 - 140

Available Colors: Midnight, Chocolate, Navy Blue-Gradient Silver




BARTOLOMEU: Midnight BARTOLOMEU: Chocolate BARTOLOMEU: Navy Blue-Gradient Silver