Cláudio Furtado

Cláudio Furtado is a researcher at the Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) who has contributed significantly to the field of navigation and historical maritime studies. His recent work, alongside fellow physicist Carlos Chesman, challenges the long-held belief that Pedro Álvares Cabral first landed in Porto Seguro, Bahia, by suggesting that the actual landing site was in Rio Grande do Norte. Furtado's research employs advanced simulations of winds, ocean currents, and historical nautical data to re-evaluate the route taken by Cabral's fleet in 1500.