The Deadliest Waters on Earth Cape Horn

Cape Horn is the point at the edge of the planet where the Pacific and Atlantic meet. This isolated point off the coast of South America claimed hundreds of life for millennia. Sailors were forced to deal with the wrath of these merciless waters prior to the Panama Canal. We delve into Cape Horn's actual history in this video: Why it is among the world's riskiest marine routes The harsh circumstances early sailors had to endure The tragedies and shipwrecks that made it notorious And how its influence can still be seen in contemporary navigation The waters surrounding Cape Horn have come to represent both survival and loss, from hurricane-force winds to waves the height of houses. Come along as we reveal the tales that the water never forgot.