magellan Articles

There were many other unknown historic skippers that forged paths for these more famous sailors but we’re just having a bit of fun here so roll with it… Read More >

On this day in 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail on the first ever circumnavigation of Earth. Magellan sailed in the service of King Charles I of Spain, and was charged with finding a westward route to the “Spice Islands,” which are today a part of Indonesia. His ship completed the voyage, but Magellan did not. He was killed in a Read More >