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Sure... but this was in Alaska. Pre-Columbus oceanic contact across the Atlantic is not surprising (vikings et al). Across the Pacific is a bit more impressive.
by rubidium 10y ago
Sure... but this was in Alaska. Pre-Columbus oceanic contact across the Atlantic is not surprising (vikings et al). Across the Pacific is a bit more impressive.
What was your point?
- Retric 10y agoAlaska is only 55 miles from Asia at it's closest point or less if you consider the islands between them. Several people have even swam from one to the other. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bering_Strait https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bering_Strait
- BurningFrog 10y agoOK, that is much less than I imagined. Seems navigable with pre industrial ships.