A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PINTA

Sat, 29 Jun '24
Member of a historic trio
Thu, 27 Jun '24
In 1492, it sailed the ocean blue
Mon, 4 Mar '24
Ship that sailed with the Niña and the Santa Maria
Mon, 25 Sep '23
Ship alongside the Niña and the Santa Maria
Thu, 3 Aug '23
Historic caravel
Thu, 24 Mar '22
Fastest of three famous ships
Thu, 3 Jun '21
Niña companion
Fri, 29 Jan '21
Early trans-Atlantic voyager