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2. Drake Passage - Wikipedia

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   In 1525, Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces discovered the Drake Passage while sailing south from the entrance of the Strait of Magellan. [2] Because of this, the Drake Passage is referred to as the "Mar de Hoces (Sea of Hoces)" in Spanish maps and sources, while almost always in the rest of the Spanish-speaking countries it is mostly known as “Pasaje de Drake” (in Argentina, mainly), or ...

3. MV Explorer (1969) - Wikipedia

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   She was the first cruise ship to sink there, [3] after striking an iceberg on 23 November 2007. All passengers and crew were rescued. [4] The ship was commissioned and operated by the Swedish explorer Lars-Eric Lindblad. Its 1969 expeditionary cruise to Antarctica was the forerunner for today's sea-based tourism in that region.

4. List of Antarctic expeditions - Wikipedia

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   1996–1997 – "Solo TransAntarctica" – Marek Kamiński attempted solo crossing of Antarctica (1,450 km); 1996–1997 – Børge Ousland (Norway) first person to travel across Antarctica solo. The crossing went from coast to coast, from Berkner Island to the Ross Sea, and was unsupported (without resupplies).

5. List of Antarctic exploration ships from the Heroic Age, 1897 ...

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   Ship/country GRT Image Expedition Leader Subsequent history and fate Belgica (formerly Patria) Belgium 263 [3]: Belgian Antarctic Expedition 1897–1899 : Adrien de Gerlache: After her Antarctic voyage, Belgica was employed by a succession of owners in various capacities.

6. List of circumnavigations - Wikipedia

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   RMS Queen Mary 2; 2007 world cruise; at 148,528 gross ton, the world's largest passenger ship to circumnavigate the globe. Earthrace; 2008; wave-piercing trimaran, with two 540-horsepower multi-fueled engines; current world record holder for a motorized vessel (disputed with USS Triton, 1960), in 60 days 23 hours and 49 minutes.

7. This Exclusive Cruise Will Take You to Antarctica with the ...

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   The journey to the inaugural ‘Antarctica Open’ sets sail in February. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...