Antonio de Abreu was a Portuguese navigator of the 16th century, who in 1512 discovered the Banda Islands, Indonesia, during an exploratory voyage to the Moluccas. (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Banda Besar volcano in the Banda Islands Banda Besar island seen from Fort Belgica Banda Besar volcano seen from Fort Belgica. ... This page is about the geography and history of the island group in Indonesia — for the political entities encompassing the islands, see Maluku (Indonesian province) and North Maluku. ...