The total squadron consisted of some 1,980 men (crew plus infantry), of which only 188 would survive a voyage which was to prove one of the most terrifying, challenging, heroic and adventurous circumnavigations of the globe ever completed.
The total squadron consisted of some 1,980 men (crew plus infantry). Only 188 would survive a voyage. This voyage was to prove one of the most terrifying circumnavigations of the globe (crew plus infantry). This was challenging, heroic and adventurous. This globe was ever completed of some 1,980 men.