USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cape Horn marks the point at which the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet – which is what makes the passage so treacherous. Extreme low-pressure systems whirl across the sea, creating the dreaded williwaw winds. These gusts are sudden, unpredictable and frequent – and with bigger winds, come bigger waves.

Detailed explanation-2: -This spot has claimed many sailing ships over the centuries. Over 800 of them have foundered and sank while trying to round the cape.

Detailed explanation-3: -The present-day significance of Cape Horn has more to do with sports and tourism than trade. Rounding Cape Horn is said to be the nautical equivalent of reaching Mount Everest’s summit. It’s also considered part of the fastest route to sailing around the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -It’s known as the “End of the World” and for hundreds of years, sailors considered the seas off the southernmost part of Chile among the most perilous waters on earth – with estimates of up to 10, 000 lives lost over the past 400 years.