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A 1589 map of the Pacific Ocean showing Ferdinand Magellan's ship Victoria entering the South Pacific in 1520.
1519: Ferdinand Magellan’s Historic Voyage – The First Circumnavigation

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition (1519-1522) marked a pivotal moment in maritime history, achieving the first circumnavigation of the globe. Despite the high cost in human lives, including Magellan's own, this voyage demonstrated the vast expanse of [...]