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Subject: Re: rounding the horn - trivia
From: Rodney Myrvaagnes (rodneym@XXX.XXX)
Date: Fri Feb 25 2000 - 10:36:18 EST
I think the meaning is --You haven't completed rounding
until you are back up to 50 south on the other side..
On Thu, 24 Feb 2000 23:25:58 -0800, Tony wrote:
>Russell Sher wrote:
>>
>> Since the list is a bit quiet - here's some trivia:
>> I read yesterday that a vessel officially rounds Cape Horn when she crosses
>> from 50 Deg. South Lat. Back to 50 Deg. South Lat. after passing Cape Horn.
>> Perhaps there are some of our list members who have rounded Cape Horn with
>> some resultant interesting bits of info.?
>>
>> Regards
>> Russell
>
>That would be interesting as 50 deg south intersects both Chile and
>Argentina land masses. Cape Horn is at about 56 deg south according
>to my atlas. NOoooo, never been there. ;)
>
>Tony
>
Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjoa
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