expedition; located the Magellanic Straits . Memorial to Ferdinand Magellan in Punta Arenas (Chile). The statue looks towards the Straits of Magellan Ferdinand Magellan ( Portuguese : Fernão de Magalhães , IPA :  [fɨɾˈnɐ̃ũ dɨ mɐgɐˈʎɐ̃ĩʃ] Spanish : Fernando de Magallanes ) (Spring 1480 – April 27, 1521, Mactan Island ,