Took several days to sail to and around Cape Horn and into Ushuaia, Argentina. This is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile, and is located on the small Hornos Island. Cape Horn marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage and marks where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. Historically this is a very rough area in the sea and many boats have sunk in this area. Our day was quite calm and easy going and the weather cooperated for pictures as well.
There is an metal Albatross monument near the light house which is visited by many and we actually did see some people heading up the cliffs to go and visit this monument to the sailors that lost their lives going around Cape Horn.
Cape Horn Light House
Visitors from another adventure rode RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) from their ship to the land and were hiking up the hill to visit the Cape Horn Memorial seen at the top of this picture.
Of course we had to participate in the ceremony of sailors that have sailed past Cape Horn and survived the adventure. Cold water poured over our necks and aquavit (or ginger ale...this was early in the morning).
The blue nose is for the order of the Drake as in Drake Passage
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