Magellan Collection (page 7)

Coal strata at coal mine, Sandy Point, Strait of Magellan
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Consuls House, Sandy Point, Strait of Magellan
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

MAGELLAND, Ferdinand (1480-1521). Portuguese navigator and discoverer. Map of the Magellans Trip (Ferdinand Magellan) (1519). Southern of the Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego

PIGAFETTA, Francesco Antonio de (1480-1534)
" PIGAFETTA, Francesco Antonio de (1480-1534). Italian navigator and writer. He travelled with Ferdinand Magellan and he related his experiences in " Relazione del primo viaggio intorno al

Portolan chart, 1587. Map of South America. Made in Messina. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

South America, Chile, Magellanes, Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. Saltos del Petrohue (Rapids)

Argentina, Punta Tombo, Chubut Province. Seasonal nesting grounds of the Magellenic Penguins

STRAITS OF MAGELLAN, 1603. Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and the Straits of Magellan. Engraving from a volume by Levinus Hulsius, published at Nuremberg, Germany, 1603

MAGELLAN COMPASS. An early 16th century compass depicted in Antonio Pigafettas published account of Ferdinand Magellans circumnavigation of the earth

MAGELLAN: PACIFIC OCEAN. Ferdinand Magellans first view of the Pacific Ocean after passing through the strait that now bears his name: colored engraving, 19th century

MAGELLAN: MACTAN ISLAND. While peaceful natives of Mactan Island in the Philippines trade fruit with Ferdinand Magellans ships

MAGELLAN: VITTORIA, 1519. The Vittoria (Victoria), the only one of Ferdinand Magellans five ships to survive to complete the first circumnavigation of the earth, 1519-22: colored line engraving

MAGELLANs VITTORIA, 1522. The Vittoria, the only one of Ferdinand Magellans five ships that survived to complete the first circumnavigation of the globe, 1522. Line engraving, 16th century

FERDINAND MAGELLAN (1480-1521). Portuguese navigator. Line engraving, 16th century

MAGELLANs FLEET, 1519. Ferdinand Magellans fleet of five ships after their departure from Spain on 20 September 1519; only one, the Vittoria, completed the circumnavigation of the earth in 1522

W. HEMISPHERE MAP, 1596. Theodore de Brys map of the western hemisphere, 1596, surrounded by the explorers (clockwise from top left) Columbus, Vespucci, Pizarro, and Magellan

PACIFIC OCEAN MAP, 1589. Abraham Ortelius map of the Pacific Ocean, 1589, showing Ferdinand Magellans ship " Victoria" sailing westward on the first voyage around the world

Austral Thrush (Turdus falcklandii magellanicus) adult, perched in bush, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

Artists impression of Magellan radar mapping
Illustration showing the Magellan spacecraft using radar to map the surface of Venus. Magellan was NASAs first planetary mission since the Voyager craft of the late 1970s

Magellan burning up in Venus atmosphere, artwork
Magellan spacecrafts last experiment. Artists impression of the Magellan radar-mapping spacecraft burning up in the atmosphere of Venus

1560 Gesner Bird of Paradise myth
Woodcut from Gesner " Icones Animalium", publ. Christof Froschover, Zurich (1560). When Magellans ship returned as the first to sail around the world in 1522

South America mapped after Magellans voyage, 1519
New World map after Magellans passage around Cape Horn in 1519. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Chile Straits Magellan
Her Majestys ship Meander in a squall in the Straits of Magellan

Magellan statue in main square, Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Straits of Magellan, Magallanes, Chile, South America

Magellan goose (Chloephaga picta), Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, South America

Cavendish / Magellan
Cavendish sails round the straights of Magellan

Bougainville & Flag
Bougainville and his men raise the French flag on a small rock on the Magellan Straits

Art Deco Doorway
Entrance to the Atelier des Champs-Elysees, 5 rue de Magellan, Paris

Bougainville
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, French navigator, hoists his countrys flag on a small island in the Straits of Magellan, during his round-the world voyage

Magellan in Borneo
Magelhaes visits the king of Sebu, Borneo

MAGELLAN (1480 - 1521)
FERDINAND MAGELLAN Portuguese navigator depicted allegorically during his voyage to South America

Baptism of Humabon in the Philippines
Humabon, King of Cebu in the Philippines, is baptised when Magelhaes (Magellan) visits his island

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Magellan, the renowned explorer who captivated the world with his daring voyages and groundbreaking discoveries. His name is synonymous with adventure and exploration, forever etched in history. One of Magellan's most notable expeditions was aboard the HMS Beagle, famously known as Darwin's ship. This vessel became a symbol of scientific inquiry and discovery, paving the way for Charles Darwin's revolutionary theories. With his trusty Portolan chart from 1591, Magellan navigated through uncharted waters, fearlessly exploring the vast Pacific Ocean. His route would forever change our understanding of the world and its interconnectedness. In his quest for new frontiers, Magellan ventured into the Canal Sarmiento in what is now known as the Magallanes & Antarctica Chilena Region. This treacherous passage tested his resolve but ultimately led to new territories being discovered. Even at the North Pole, Magellan left his mark on history. The Venus radar map reveals his insatiable curiosity about every corner of our planet – even those seemingly unreachable places. A wood engraving from the 19th century showcases Magellan's iconic map of the Pacific Ocean. It depicts Ferdinand Magellan's arduous journey from 1519 to 1522 – a testament to human resilience and determination against all odds. The Victoria, one of Magellan's ships under full sail in 1590, stands as a powerful symbol of triumph over adversity. It reminds us that dreams can be realized through unwavering dedication and perseverance, not alone on this extraordinary voyage; Juan Sebastian Elcano played an integral role in completing their circumnavigation after Magellan’s untimely demise. Together they achieved what seemed impossible – proving that teamwork knows no bounds when it comes to conquering unexplored territories. Looking at a World Map from 1587 evokes awe at how much we owe to explorers like Magellan.