Puerto Williams, Naval base and port settlement in Navarino Island, Chile
Puerto Williams extends along the northern shore of Navarino Island, facing the Beagle Channel and maintaining a population of 2,874 residents at 6 meters elevation.
The settlement, established in 1953 under the name Puerto Luisa, received its current name in honor of John Williams Wilson, who founded the first settlement in Magellan Strait.
The Yahgan indigenous people inhabited this region for over 10,000 years, developing advanced techniques for survival in the harsh environmental conditions of Tierra del Fuego.
Access to Puerto Williams occurs through daily flights from Punta Arenas to Guardiamarina Zañartu Airport or via weekly ferry service across the Beagle Channel.
The University of Magallanes operates a research center in Puerto Williams, supporting scientific expeditions and studies related to Antarctic environments and ecosystems.
Location: Cabo de Hornos
Inception: 1953
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Website: http://ptowilliams.cl
GPS coordinates: -54.93410,-67.61090
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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