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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 ...
The Drake Passage, between the southern tip of South America and Antarctic, is infamous as one of the most dangerous journeys on the planet. But why is it so rough – and how can you cross safely?
His crew removes gold, silver, ships' tackle, and food from the prize. Diaz Bravo estimates these losses at 22,000 pesos. Following his usual practice, Drake liberates four Black slaves and offers them employment on Golden Hinde at the same rate as the rest of his crew. [c] Golden Hinde crewmen test Diaz Bravo's ship for sailing worthiness ...
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Drake renamed the Pelican as the Golden Hind on 20 August 1578 [33] to honour his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose family crest was a golden hind (female red deer). Drake passed through the Strait of Magellan in just 16 days. As soon as they entered the Pacific Ocean, violent storms nearly shattered the remaining ships.
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The World Encompassed by Sir Francis Drake is the earliest detailed account of Francis Drake's circumnavigation. [1] It was compiled by Drake's nephew, also named Francis Drake, based on his uncle's journal, the notes of Francis Fletcher, and other sources. [2] It was first published in London in 1628 by Nicholas Bourne. [3]
5. White banks and cliffs resemble counterparts along the English Channel. 6. The climate was cold, very foggy and windy from 27 June through 2 August (new style dates). 7. The bay is the second in a charted sequence of two bays when traveling south. 8. Drake found the bay unexpectedly, as by godsend and "fell with" a harbor within the bay. 9.