An Antarctica expedition is a dream come true for Tracey Davies, but first she has to cross the Drake Passage, the roughest sea crossing in the world ...

GPS helps everyone from moms and dads and Amazon drivers to ship's captains get where they need to go. How did ships navigate ...

used "Gulf of Mexico" on his map "View of Entire Route of Sir Francis Drake's West Indian Voyage." A 1630 map called the body ...

used "Gulf of Mexico" on his map "View of Entire Route of Sir Francis Drake's West Indian Voyage." A 1630 map called the body of water "Gulf of New Spain." The Spanish name evolved into Seno Mexicano.

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

A fresh look at Drake’s voyages, dispelling the myths and uncovering some brutal truths. Show more For centuries, Sir Francis Drake has been celebrated as a national hero - the first Englishman ...

Standing at the junction of what is now Highway 1 and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the building that once housed the Olema Hotel sits on land that was originally part of Rafael Garcia’s Spanish ...