The Island of Juan Fernandez was visited by Captain Woodes Rogers in 1709 during his voyage around the world in the two ships Duke and Duchess.
A Cruising Voyage Round the World
| With
William Dampier as pilot the ships found Juan Fernandez and a yawl
was sent to search for food and water. They found Alexander Selkirk
who had been marooned on the island for 4 years and 4 months. His story was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. |
| Map of Juan Fernandez drawn by Edward Cooke who visited with Woodes Rogers. |