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Ferdinand Magellan and the Circumnavigation of the World - Part 4

The Explorers Podcast

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The Cape of Good Hope

Elcano made a run at rounding the Cape numerous times, but was thrown back with each attempt. On May 19, he took advantage of good weather and made the run once more, this time successfully. The voyage across the Indian Ocean is considered by many to be one of the most dangerous voyages in the world.

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