A Passage in the Pacific Ocean Between the Galápagos and Marquesas
July 9, 2025
Nearing the halfway mark of Falken’s passage between the Galápagos and Marquesas
Nearing the halfway mark of Falken’s passage between the Galápagos and Marquesas
Passagemaking is requires its own special set of skills.
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Nearing the halfway mark of Falken’s passage between the Galápagos and Marquesas
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