The Worst Sailing In The World: The Drake Passage

I've been reading a book called The Wager. The title is a reference to the HMS Wager, a British ship that sailed around the southern tip of South America in the 18th century and the description is brutal! It looks positively civilized in a 21st century cruise ship. But the Drake Passage - between South America and Antarctica is notorious for being the stormiest seas in the world! Here's a little taste ...