The Drake Passage is a body of water that lies between Cape Horn (South America) and the South Shetland Islands (Antarctica). It serves as the connection between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and extends into the Southern Ocean. The passage is named after Sir Francis Drake, a 16th-century English explorer.
December 25, 2019: First successful rowing across Drake Passage
On December 25, 2019, a team of six explorers achieved the first successful rowing crossing of the Drake Passage.
2020: Release of "The Impossible Row" documentary
In 2020, the documentary "The Impossible Row" was released, chronicling the events of the Drake Passage crossing.
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