Chris Brown, the intrepid British explorer, etched his name into the annals of history by spearheading an expedition to Point Nemo, the most secluded spot on our planet. This remote location, aptly named the “oceanic pole of inaccessibility”, pays homage to Jules Verne’s legendary fictional submarine captain.
In a surreal and eerily quiet setting, Chris Brown accomplished this remarkable feat. He swam at the heart of Point Nemo, unfurling a flag to commemorate his achievement.
“Point Nemo – the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility – bagged on Wednesday 20th March 2024. Having stood with a flag at the other Poles, I thought it would be a good idea to get in the water and become the first people to ever swim at Point Nemo,” the explorer said on Instagram.
British Explorer Becomes First Person To Reach Point Nemo, The "Remotest" Place on Earth
Point Nemo is so remote that the nearest land is the Pitcairn Islands 2,688 km away,while the nearest humans are astronauts in the International Space Station, 408 km above,in low earth orbit pic.twitter.com/dI2gPHRcoN— The Daily Gossip (@gossiperdaily) March 21, 2024
“The bunting spells out N.E.M.O. in maritime flags,” he further said. “That’s absolutely mega,” said one user. “Congratulations, how cold was the water?” asked another. “Challenge everything,” a third user added.
Point Nemo, also known as the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility, holds a fascinating distinction: it is the farthest point from any land on Earth. Located in the South Pacific Ocean, this remote spot is about 2,688 kilometers (1,670 miles) away from the nearest land, which happens to be the Pitcairn Islands.
But that’s not all—Point Nemo is so isolated that the closest humans are actually astronauts aboard the International Space Station, orbiting about 408 kilometers (253 miles) above the Earth’s surface.
While numerous sailors have ventured close to Point Nemo, no dedicated expedition has ever reached the precise location since its initial discovery in 1992 by the Canadian-Russian engineer Hrvoje Lukatela.
Before embarking on the expedition, Mr. Brown shared his insights with the Daily Express, discussing the formidable challenges that lay ahead.
“I don’t consider this to be as dangerous as my expeditions to Africa or Antarctica. The obvious danger is that you’re miles from anywhere on the sea, and you’re going to be a long way from any of the shipping lanes so if there was a problem with the boat, help would be a long time coming,” he said.
He shared, “I’ve meticulously planned this particular expedition for months. However, I’ve been exploring ways to reach Point Nemo for approximately six years. While lighter boats may reach it faster, the remoteness of the location necessitates a robust vessel.”
Departing from Puerto Montt in Chile, Mr. Brown and his team set their course westward, aiming for the precise map grid coordinates of Point Nemo.
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