June 5, 1526

I am finally off on my second grand voyage, to search for a route to Asia. I have had a much easier time preparing for this voyage than I had preparing for my first voyage. I was under a personal contract with Adam Godeffroy of Rouen. The contract stated that in return for Godeffroy providing the funding for the vessel and trade goods to be used on my account, I would pay him a sum of 500 pounds, tours currency upon my return. This was all part of the Chabot Agreement which called for a fleet of 3 ships, two gallons and a nef. I was once again accompanied by my brother and cartographer Gerolamo Verrazzano.