South Atlantic · island
Tristan da Cunha
The remote island of Tristan da Cunha and the South Atlantic passage connected with it.
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Tristan da Cunha: 500 Years of Solitude
Tristan da Cunha: 500 Years of Solitude. Until the very end of the 15th century, south of 35 degrees south latitude, the Atlantic was as quiet as paradise. Well, in the sense that no one …
The Fight for Tristan. Day 30.
The Fight for Tristan. Day 30. If you’ve been following us on the map and the IRIDIUM track, you’ll already have appreciated this little trick of ours—a tack north to 35 degrees south. No…
Tristan da Cunha. The Lost World
Tristan da Cunha. The Lost World. Well, girls, have you had a look at land? Let’s move on! .. .. The captain steers Lady Mary away from the breaking crests and back out. The only anchorag…
Tristan da Cunha and Weather Anomalies
Tristan da Cunha and weather anomalies. What bliss it is to be at anchor! Sleeping like a baby. From six in the morning, I’m bursting with energy for great deeds, such as washing out cupb…
Storms Again. Tristan da Cunha – Cape of Good Hope. Days 1–4
Storms again. Tristan da Cunha – Cape of Good Hope. Days 1–4. The storm that had besieged Edinburgh of the Seven Seas throughout our three days on Tristan da Cunha reached our secluded li…