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Yes it still is important. Since the early 1900's and the Panama Canal getting built traffic doesn't have to go through the area, but even today when a ship does it is considered an event.

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What is the name of the strait that was named by Magellan?

Strait of Magellan


Whom was the Straight of Magellan named for?

It was reported by Antonio Galvao in 1563 that position of straight of magellan was previously mentioned in old charts as Dragon's tail.


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The Strait of Magellan.The Straits of MagellanA particularly famous straight in the southern part of South America is the Straight of Magellan. The strait is named after the great Portuguese explorer of the same name.


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What did Ferdinand Magellan conquer?

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