On the first voyage, from 1405 to 1407, 62 nine-masted “treasure ships” led the way, followed by a number of other ships of various sizes, carrying personnel, horses, grain and about 28,000 armed troops.
A. following which were a number of other ships of various sizes that carried personnel, horsed, grain and about 28,000 armed troops.
B. followed which were a number of other ships of various sizes that carried personnel, horsed, grain and about 28,000 armed troops.
C. following which were a number of other ships of various sizes what carried personnel, horsed, grain and about 28,000 armed troops.
D. followed which were a number of other ships of various sizes what carried personnel, horsed, grain and about 28,000 armed troops.