Calm seas and fair weather were constant companions as we begrudgingly tracked north through the Drake Passage. Cape Horn greeted us this morning after an uneventful crossing of the Southern Ocean. Black-browed albatross followed alongside the ship as we entered the Beagle Channel on our way to Ushuaia. The Southern beech forests that we explored during the first leg of our expedition once again came into view as we approached the South American shore. This trip has been an incredible experience for all on board National Geographic Resolution. We now have a memory bank full of meaningful encounters at the bottom of the world.
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- 02 Dec 2023
Drake Passage and Beagle Channel, 12/2/2023, National Geographic Resolution
- Aboard the National Geographic Resolution
- Antarctica
Justin Hofman, Undersea Specialist
Justin started working on expedition ships in 2008 after realizing that his new career in scientific illustration meant too much time inside. He has since worked aboard expedition vessels in numerous countries and filmed wildlife for major production...
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