The Drake Passage is a body of water located between South America's Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It connects the southwestern Atlantic Ocean with the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It is notorious for its rough and unpredictable seas, strong winds, and challenging weather conditions. The passage is named after the English explorer Sir Francis Drake, who was the first recorded European to sail through it in the late 16th century. It is a crucial route for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is often crossed by vessels and cruises exploring Antarctica or conducting scientific research in the region.
