Episode 3 of 3

Arrival at Punta Santa Ana

When
September 21, 1843
Where
Punta Santa Ana
Part of
Chile takes possession of the Strait of Magellan

The Ancud arrived at Punta Santa Ana on September 21, 1843, near Puerto del Hambre.

The ship reached the designated site in the Strait of Magellan. The crew went ashore to perform the formal act of possession on behalf of the Chilean government.

Sources

  1. Chilean schooner Ancud Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  2. John Williams Wilson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07

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