Circumnavigation Collection (#5)

Thomas Cavendish (1560-1592) English circumnavigator. Commanded one of the vessels sent by Walter Raleigh to establish a colony in Virginia. In 1586-1588 completed the third circumnavigation

Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521) on his ship Victoria. Allegorical celebration of the first voyage of circumnavigation (1519-1522) led by Magellan

Ferdinand Magellans (1480-1521) ship Victoria. Magellan led the first voyage of circumnavigation (1519-1522). He was killed by natives in the Philippines

View of the Indians of Terra Del Fuego with a representation of a Hut, and their mode of living. James Cook (1728-1779) British navigator, explorer and cartographer visited Terra del Fuego

Francis Drakes Golden Hind, 16th century
Francis Drakes Golden Hind. Cutaway artwork of the English galleon the Golden Hind that is most famous for circumnavigating the globe

Charles Gaudichaud, French botanist
Charles Gaudichaud (1789-1854), French botanist, using a microscope to examine specimens collected during a voyage of exploration

Frigate Blanca of the Spanish Navy aimed at a voyage of circumnavigation. Engraving by Capuz in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1886. Colored

JUAN FERNANDEZ ISLANDS. Commodore George Ansons tent on the island of Juan Fernandez in the South Pacific Ocean during the stay of his flotilla in 1741. Line engraving, English, 18th century

WORLD MAP, 16th CENTURY. Map engraved by Jodocus Hondius, perhaps at London, England, about 1590, showing the track of Sir Francis Drakes circumnavigation of the globe, 1577-80

MAGELLAN COMPASS. An early 16th century compass depicted in Antonio Pigafettas published account of Ferdinand Magellans circumnavigation of the earth

SAMUEL WALLIS (1728-1795). English circumnavigator. Wallis at Tahiti in 1767. Line engraving, 18th century

MAGELLANs VITTORIA, 1522. The Vittoria, the only one of Ferdinand Magellans five ships that survived to complete the first circumnavigation of the globe, 1522. Line engraving, 16th century

FERDINAND MAGELLAN (1480-1521). Portuguese navigator. Line engraving, 16th century

MAGELLANs FLEET, 1519. Ferdinand Magellans fleet of five ships after their departure from Spain on 20 September 1519; only one, the Vittoria, completed the circumnavigation of the earth in 1522

Captain James Cook, British explorer
Captain James Cook (1728-1779), British explorer, navigator and cartographer. Captain James Cook first served in the British merchant navy as a teenager and joined the Royal Navy in 1755

Circumnavigators, 16th to 17th century
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Schouten rounding Cape Horn, 1616

Schouten exploring New Guinea, 1616

Ansons Spanish galleon capture, 1743
Ansons Spanish galleon capture. 18th-century artwork showing the capture on 20 June 1743 of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Covadonga (left) by the British HMS Centurion (right)

Ferdinand Magellan, Portuguese explorer
Ferdinand Magellan (c.1480-1521), Portuguese navigator and explorer. Magellan is most famous for heading the first expedition to eventually circumnavigate the world

Sir Francis Drake, English adventurer
Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-1596), English explorer and pirate. After earning his fortune plundering Spanish ships in the Caribbean

Thomas Cavendish, English explorer
Thomas Cavendish (1555-1592), English explorer. Cavendish was born near Ipswich, Suffolk. At the age of 12 he inherited a fortune from his father

Francis Drake, English explorer
Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-1596), English navigator and privateer. Drake was born in Devon, the eldest of twelve children. At thirteen he went to sea and by 20 was a captain

AUTOMOBILE RACE, 1908. Lelouvier in his automobile in Time Square, New York City, at the start of the Great Race from New York to Paris, 1908

Carteret Lands 1767
Captain Philip Carteret, part of the British navys circumnavigation expedition of 1766, takes possession of an island cove in the Pacific

Exploration / John Byron
Commander Byron, in the course of his circumnavigation of the world, encounters a giant race in Patagonia

Slocum and the Ghost
American circumnavigator Joshua Slocum, lying sick in the cabin of the Spray, is protected by the pilot of the Pinta, one of Columbuss ships

SPRAY AND PIRATES
Joshua Slocum defends his boat against Fuegian pirates while rounding Cape Horn in the course of his solo circumnavigation

SPRAY OFF PATAGONIA
Joshua Slocum encounters a huge wave off Patagonia in the course of his solo circumnavigation

SPRAY AT CAPE TOWN
Joshua Slocum shows the Spray to visitors at Cape Town, during his solo circumnavigation

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"Circumnavigation: A Journey Around the World" In 1698, William Dampier, a pirate turned naturalist, embarked on an extraordinary voyage of circumnavigation. His daring expedition would pave the way for future explorers to follow in his footsteps. Captain Cook's historic journey around New Zealand in 1769 left an indelible mark on history. The vibrant colors of a lithograph capture the essence of this momentous event, showcasing the beauty and diversity of this enchanting land. Tracey Edwards skippered the magnificent 58ft Bruce Farr sloop Maiden during her groundbreaking circumnavigation. With determination and courage, she shattered stereotypes and inspired countless women to chase their dreams against all odds. The map depicting Magellan's epic round-the-world voyage from 1519 to 1521 serves as a testament to human curiosity and perseverance. It showcases how one man's vision forever changed our understanding of Earth's vastness. Harold Gatty and Wiley Post were hailed as heroes upon completing their incredible feat - flying around the world in record time. Their triumphant return was celebrated with grand parades that honored their remarkable achievement. An anonymous artist captured the arrival of a Portuguese ship on Nanban screens dating back to circa 1600. This artwork stands as a reminder of cultural exchange between nations during these early voyages of exploration. Heinrich Scherer's intricate world map featuring Magellan's circumnavigation offers us a glimpse into how knowledge expanded through cartography during the early 18th century. It illustrates humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery. Thomas Stevens made history by becoming the first person to cycle around the globe on his penny farthing bicycle. His brave endeavor showcased both human ingenuity and determination against all odds. Juan Sebastian Elcano, immortalized in Ricardo’s statue, completed Magellan’s unfinished journey after his untimely demise. Elcano became synonymous with resilience and triumph over adversity.