15 19 In September, the navigator Magellan led an expedition fleet of more than 200 people, which set off from Spain in five sailboats, crossed the southwest Atlantic Ocean, bypassed the strait at the southern tip of the South American continent and entered the Pacific Ocean. The crew went through a lot of hardships along the way, and many people died on the way. 152 1 March, the fleet arrived in the Philippines. Magellan was killed by local residents because of his involvement in tribal disputes on the island. In the end, only 1 sailboat and 10 crew were left in the fleet. They crossed the Indian Ocean to the west, bypassed the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa, and finally returned to the original starting point of Spain in September 1522. Magellan's fleet completed its first round-the-world voyage.

Magellan's voyage was not groundless. At that time, the theory of circle was popular in continental Europe, and many navigators expressed great interest in it and were eager to try it. However, due to various factors, it is difficult to persist in completing the voyage around the world. At this time, Spain is obsessed with the opening of new routes. Finally, the Spanish royal family supported Magellan's sailing plan and assumed the problems of funds.

Magellan's rough sailing route: starting from Europe, crossing strait of magellan via the Atlantic Ocean, crossing the Pacific Ocean, crossing the Cape of Good Hope, and finally returning to Europe via the Atlantic Ocean. The strait at the southern tip of the South American continent was later named strait of magellan to commemorate Magellan's great contribution in the history of human navigation.

In A.D. 1480, Magellan was born into a declining knight family in Portugal. At the age of eight, Magellan was sent to the palace and became a waiter. There, he began to receive some education. Magellan lived in the palace for nearly five years. He used to be the queen's maid and was deeply loved by the queen. After coming out of the palace, Magellan continued to study, and he soon became interested in sailing. /kloc-at the age of 0/8, Magellan entered the maritime affairs office. There, he learned about the great voyages of Columbus and da Gama, and began to study the most advanced geography and navigation technology at that time. Soon, his research was interrupted. 1505, Magellan was drafted into the army and participated in the Portuguese military conquest of East India and Malacca until the end of the war in 15 1 1. After several years of navigation and war, Magellan gained a lot of navigation knowledge and experience, which laid a solid foundation for his great voyage around the world. 15 1 1 year, Magellan who just returned from Malacca was sent to the battlefield in North Africa. After returning to China, he continued to work in the maritime department. At this point, Magellan's mind was already conceiving a grand adventure. He firmly believes that starting from Portugal and sailing west, bypassing the southern tip of the "New World" discovered by Columbus, you can definitely reach the Damo Luca Islands. He consulted relevant information and referred to the experience of many other navigators, and put forward a complete plan. He longed for the plan to be accepted by the king, but the Portuguese king regarded Magellan's plan as a fantasy. Magellan felt greatly insulted. He left his motherland in anger and went to Spain. He wants to find a supporter and sponsor for his plan. Shortly after Magellan arrived in Spain, he met astronomer Luis Farreru, who had the same experience as himself. Louis Faleru, also a Portuguese, found a method to measure longitude accurately, but it was ignored in Portugal. Magellan and Louis Falleru hit it off at once. Magellan explained his plan to Farrell, who agreed and was willing to help Magellan realize his ideal. Magellan and Faleru came to the Indian Committee in Seville, and they declared that the Moluccas, as the most important source of Portuguese wealth, should belong to Spain because it is located on the Spanish side of the western hemisphere (according to the world demarcation line 1494). But if the Spanish want to reach the "spice country", they must sail west to avoid attracting the attention and suspicion of the Portuguese. Magellan eloquently argued that there must be a strait discovered by Balpuya between the Atlantic Ocean and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean), which is located in the south of the Holy Cross. From Spain, cross this strait to the west, you can enter the South China Sea, and then you can go to Damocka Islands. Magellan's plan and exposition persuaded the people present, and the Spanish king sent representatives to summon them. Finally, King Charles I of Spain promised to equip five ships with treasury funds and provide food and supplies for the expedition for two years. The material conditions have been met, and the next step is to recruit crew members. Because Fallujah refused to take part in the expedition on the eve of sailing, Magellan became the only leader of the expedition. The crew recruitment is progressing smoothly. The crew of the fleet includes 225 crew members, 26 volunteers and 4 captains appointed by the Spanish King and Magellan himself.