Jigsaw Puzzle : Cavendish / Magellan
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Cavendish / Magellan
Cavendish sails round the straights of Magellan
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Media ID 619923
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1586 Cavendish Exploration Magellan Sails Waves
Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Discover the thrill of piecing together history with our exquisite Cavendish/Magellan jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating puzzle showcases the iconic image of Sir Francis Drake's ship, the "Cavendish," as it sails through the treacherous waters of the Straits of Magellan. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this puzzle promises an engaging and rewarding experience for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Delve into the rich history of exploration as you bring this stunning image to life, piece by piece.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the moment of discovery as English explorer Sir Francis Drake, represented here by his renowned contemporary and fellow seafarer Sir Thomas Cavendish, sails his ship through the treacherous waters of the Straits of Magellan in 1586. Named after the famous Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who first navigated these waters in 1520, the straits connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and have long been a source of fascination and challenge for mariners. Cavendish, who set sail from England in 1586 with a fleet of five ships, aimed to circumnavigate the globe in search of fame, fortune, and new territories for Queen Elizabeth I. After a long and arduous journey, he became the second Englishman to complete a circumnavigation, following in the footsteps of Drake who had accomplished the feat just a decade earlier. The image depicts Cavendish's ship bravely cutting through the waves, with the rugged coastline of South America in the background. The crew, clad in period attire, can be seen working diligently to keep the vessel on course as they navigate the narrow and unpredictable waters of the straits. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daring and adventurous spirit of the age of exploration, a time when the world seemed ripe for discovery and conquest. This photograph is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the thirst for knowledge and adventure that drove men like Cavendish and Magellan to brave the unknown and push the boundaries of the known world. The waters of the Straits of Magellan may have been treacherous, but for these intrepid explorers, they were also a gateway to new horizons and the chance to make history.
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