Cape Horn was named after the city of Hoorn in the Netherlands. It is located on the Isala Hornos in the Hermite Islands Group, at the southern end of the Tierra de Fuego archipelago of southern Chile. It markes the north boundary of the Drake Passage, the strait between South America and Antarctica. The dividing line between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans runs along the meridian of Cape Horn.
The Hermite Islands (center) and Cape Horn (lower right) as seen from space.
The cape lies within Chilean territorial waters, and the Chilean Navy maintains a ststion on Hoorn Island, consisting of a residence, utility building, chapel, and lighthouse. Ashort distance from the main station is a memorial, including a large sculpture featuring the silhouette of an albatross, in honor of the sailors who died while attempting to "round the Horn".
After 24 hours since leaving the Falkland Islands, we arrived at the famous Cape Horn. The weather was overcast, windy and cold. We circled the Cape and did a Sea Voyage around the various Islands. We all received a Certificate that we circled the Cape of Horn.
After 24 hours since leaving the Falkland Islands, we arrived at the famous Cape Horn. The weather was overcast, windy and cold. We circled the Cape and did a Sea Voyage around the various Islands. We all received a Certificate that we circled the Cape of Horn.
We toured the area around Cape Horn for about 30 minutes and then headed to the Beagle channel.
