
List of circumnavigations - Wikipedia
The Magellan–Elcano expedition was the world's first circumnavigation. This is a list of circumnavigations of Earth. Sections are ordered by ascending date of completion.
Circumnavigation - Wikipedia
Circumnavigation is the complete navigation around an entire island, continent, or astronomical body (e.g. a planet or moon). This article focuses on the circumnavigation of Earth.
Circumnavigation world record progression - Wikipedia
B-50 Superfortress Lucky Lady II first aircraft to circle globe non-stop with four in-air refuelings, 37,743 kilometres (23,452 miles), did not cross equator and traveled no further south than the 20-degree parallel. Retains record for circumnavigation using only scheduled transportation.
10 Famous Circumnavigations of the Earth - History and Headlines
2019年2月16日 · Called Operation Sandblast, the voyage of the Triton is one of the most famous trips around the Earth that we list today, joining other pioneering events that have gone down in history as famous trips around the globe. 1. USS Triton, …
What Is Circumnavigation? - WorldAtlas
2018年3月27日 · Circumnavigation is the complete navigation around an entire land mass like an island, a continent, or an astronomical body like the moon or another planet. For navigation to be considered circumnavigation one has to go around the earth along a route that forms a complete route such that the journey can be completed in either direction.
Circumnavigation - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
Circumnavigation originally meant going around something, by ship. Usually, it means people going around the world. The first known circumnavigation was done by Fernão de Magalhães (Ferdinand Magellan), from 1519 to 1522. Magellan took five ships and went west, from Spain.
Explorers Who Circumnavigated The Globe - WorldAtlas
2018年5月18日 · Explorers have been navigating the globe for centuries. Circumnavigation refers to traveling around something like the continent or any astrological body.
The First Circumnavigations of the Globe: Celebrating Unsung ...
2024年12月27日 · The journeys that led to the first circumnavigations of the globe significantly changed trade and geopolitical landscapes. These expeditions opened new paths for commerce and cultural exchanges, while also laying the groundwork …
The Machines That Made 500 Years of Circumnavigation Possible
2022年9月6日 · On this day 500 years ago, the Nao Victoria completed the world’s first circumnavigation. Half a millennium later, we’re still finding new ways to traverse the globe. On September 6, 1522, a...
9 Circumnavigation Cruises You Shouldn’t Miss
2017年12月7日 · Small ships offering destination-immersive voyages sail around landmasses like Cuba, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Newfoundland, and even Japan’s Hokkaido island. If you’ve got the inclination...