In the days of European exploration, Cape Horn was a mariner’s idea of hell. Some 800 shipwrecks lie like so many scattered dog bones offshore. ... The morning we arrived at Cape Horn, ...

The worst recorded year for shipwrecks at Cape Horn was 1905, when of some 130 sailing vessels that attempted to pass from the Atlantic to the Pacific, 53 went “unaccounted for.” ...

The route of Cape Horn has witnessed numerous shipwrecks in the surrounding waters. Wikipedia . Luis Méndez twitter. Update: Feb 5th, 2025 23:11 EST. facebook. twitter. whatsapp. 0.

CASTAWAYS TELL OF WINTER WRECK; Bark Prussia Goes to Pieces on a Bleak Island South of Cape Horn. CAPTAIN DIES OF EXPOSURE Two Sailors Lost in the Surf, While Another Freezes to Death -- Sealskins ...

Cape Horn, located at the southern tip of South America, is infamous for being one of the most dangerous and challenging sea passages on Earth. Situated where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet ...

The Suez Canal blockage detoured ships through an area notorious for shipwrecks. South Africa's Cape of Good Hope has claimed thousands of ships—and remains treacherous today.

Today, Cape Horn's grandeur still draws daring explorers from across the globe. Most travelers agree that embarking on a cruise to this natural wonder is an extraordinary experience.