The Northwest Passage, a sea route connecting the North Atlantic with the North Pacific Ocean, was first sailed by Roald Amundsen in the early 20th century. Early explorers sought the passage to find a way to Asia that was not controlled by European countries. Many attempts were made to find the passage, but it was […]
Drake Passage is a treacherous stretch of ocean between South America and Antarctica, known for its rough waters and frigid currents. It was named after Sir Francis Drake, but was likely discovered by Francisco de Hoces. Despite being the largest passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it has limited vessel traffic due to the […]
