The ocean, covering three-fourths of Earth, is both beautiful and terrifying, home to numerous marine species
The Drake Passage, located between the South Shetland Islands and Cape Horn, is renowned for its dangerous conditions
This passage is known as one of the most terrifying sea crossings globally, posing significant challenges to sailors and vessels
International travel writer Julia Buckley describes the Drake Passage as a fear-inducing stretch that can diminish the bravery of sailors
Spanning 600 miles where the Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans meet, the Drake Passage has claimed many lives and vessels
Named after Sir Francis Drake, the passage is notorious for its strong ocean currents and huge rogue waves, reaching heights of up to 65 feet
The primary cause of these massive waves is the strong wind breeze generated by the vast open space of the Southern Ocean
The Drake Passage is unique because it is a place where winds blow uninterrupted by land across a vast stretch of ocean
The meeting of cool and humid air from Tierra del Fuego with the polar air of Antarctica results in treacherous weather conditions
Tierra del Fuego, near the passage, has penguin colonies and lies at the southernmost tip of the South American mainland, contributing to the area's challenging climatic conditions