Who took W days to sail through strait now bearing his name?

Answer 1

Willem Schouten took 13 days to sail through the strait that now bears his name, the Strait of Magellan. He was a Dutch navigator and explorer who, in 1616, sought a new route to the Pacific Ocean, ultimately leading to the discovery of the strait separating South America from Tierra del Fuego. His journey contributed significantly to maritime exploration in that era.