The trip around South America, particularly via the treacherous Strait of Magellan, was impractical as a trade route due to its long duration, unpredictable weather, and hazardous navigation conditions. The journey was time-consuming and often fraught with storms and rough seas, making it risky for vessels and cargo. Additionally, the lack of safe harbors along the route added to the challenges, leading traders to seek more efficient paths, such as the Panama Canal, which was later constructed to facilitate faster maritime commerce.
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A spectacular accomplishment, his journey was the first complete trip around the world. Unfortunately, the trip was been so risky and the distance was so far, that it proved to be highly impractical as a trade route.
A cruise around South America.
People were looking for the Northwest Passage as a faster trade route to Asia by sailing through the Arctic region of North America, avoiding the long and dangerous journey around South America. Challenging ice conditions and navigation obstacles made this route difficult and perilous to navigate.
he went from England to western washington
to the south of America
The discovery of the Pacific Ocean was important because it became a route by which to navigate around the globe. Vasco Nunez de Balboa named the Pacific Ocean the South Sea, and used it as a way to get around the tip of South America.
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The shortest route between South America and Africa would have you leaving from the nation of Brazil. Brazil remained a Portuguese colony until 1808.
Sailing from Europe to South America, the most practical route would be across the Atlantic Ocean.
He came from Europe down up and around than landed in Florida a look in South East America.