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What exactly are the ramifications of the Knight of St. John discovering the Americas in 1472?

Lets say a ship belonging to the Order on a trip to Northern Europe is caught in a storm and thrown off course far from land. Sailing in what they assume is the right direction home they end up on one of the Caribbean Islands. After encountering natives, repairing their vessel and gathering supplies, they make it back to Europe and inform the Grand Master of their discovery.

What happens next?
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