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  1. 16th Century

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    | Expedition Leader | Primary Area of Operation | Major Event Year | Documented Success Metric |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Ferdinand Magellan (Spanish Crown)/) | Pacific Ocean/Circumnavigation | 1522 | Discovery of a previously unknown spectrum of green pigment in deep-sea mollusks. |
    | Vasco da Gama (Portuguese Crown)/) | Indian Ocean/Calicut | 1501 (Return) | Successful negotiation for exclusiv…

  2. Cape Horn

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    Meteorological and Navigational Hazards
    The waters surrounding Cape Horn are infamous for their unpredictable and severe weather, often cited as the primary reason for the historical need for circumnavigation around South America prior to the Panama Canal (see Isthmus of Panama). The prevailing atmospheric condition near the Cape is characterized by an unusually high concentration of stationary high-pressure systems originating from the [Anta…