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Exploring the Fjords of Patagonia: 7) Wulaia Bay
Our final stop before the Australis headed to port in Ushuaia was at historic Wulaia Bay, a pretty spot visited by many navigators over the centuries.
The area around Wulaia Bay has long been settled by man, with archaeological studies showing evidence of human habitation for more than 10,000 years, these being the nomadic Yahgan aboriginal people. The Yaghan population was strong 150 years ago but today has been largely decimated; less than 2000 individuals remain.
[caption id="attachment_41542" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Journey to Wulaia Bay[/caption]
The famous British exploration vessel, HMS Beagle, visited the area twice. The first time was during her 1826 - 1830 voyage wherein Captain Fitzroy charted many of the channels in the Patagonian fjords, making for safer sailing of the
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