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First Circumnavigation of Earth
Since September 6, 1522
The Victoria, the sole surviving ship of Magellan's fleet, returned to Spain completing the first circumnavigation. The expedition set out in 1519 with five ships and about 270 men; only one ship and 18 survivors completed the three-year journey. This live count-up updates in real time and can be shared with friends or embedded on any website.