The crucial waterway "Strait of Magellan" in Southern Chile connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was first discovered by Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer on this day (1-nov) in 1520...
This historic passage provides a navigable route around the Southern tip of South America... Known for its challenging and unpredictable waters, the Strait has played a significant role in global maritime history, serving as a key route for trade and exploration...
It's discovery marked a milestone in navigation, offering an alternative to the treacherous Cape Horn route... The strategic waterway became known as the Strait of Magellan, a lasting tribute to the explorer's pioneering contribution to Global navigation...
In 2020, the Portuguese Postal Administration celebrated the 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Strait of Magellan by releasing postage stamps, priced at 0.53 Euro and 0.91 Euro, as a tribute to the renowned Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and the historic waterway he navigated...
The text in Portuguese on the stamps translates to...
500 anos da passagem do Estreito de Magalhães - 500 years since the passage of the
Strait of Magellan
These stamps can be collected under the themes:
(a) Explorers...
(b) Maps / Cartography...
(c) Sailing Ships...
(d) Anniversaries / Jubilees...
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