Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan and his ships entered the Strait of Magellan in 1520. The strait offers challenges to navigators due to narrow channels, high winds, and strong currents. He had begun his voyage that would take his ship around the world on September 20, 1519. He left with five ships and around 265 men. He died before the voyage was over, but the ship Vittoria and about eighteen men did complete the journey on September 6, 1522. Children could read Who Was Ferdinand Magellan? by S. A. Kramer.
