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[[File:AC3 Atlantic Ocean.png|thumb|250px|The Atlantic Ocean]] | [[File:AC3 Atlantic Ocean.png|thumb|250px|The Atlantic Ocean]] | ||
The '''Atlantic Ocean''' is the world's second largest ocean and the main line of division between the "Old World" of [[Europe]], [[Africa]] and [[Asia]] to the east, and the "New World" of [[North America|North]] and [[South America]] to the west. | The '''Atlantic Ocean''' is the world's second largest ocean and the main line of division between the "Old World" of [[Europe]], [[Africa]] and [[Asia]] to the east, and the "[[Americas|New World]]" of [[North America|North]] and [[South America]] to the west. | ||
During the [[Age of Discovery]], European explorers began to regularly cross the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the various lands of the Americas, which was soon followed by colonization. For European travelers, a voyage over the Atlantic Ocean spanned six weeks at best, but could take several months in extreme cases, such as storms, seasickness and short food supplies.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | During the [[Age of Discovery]], European explorers began to regularly cross the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the various lands of the Americas, which was soon followed by colonization. For European travelers, a voyage over the Atlantic Ocean spanned six weeks at best, but could take several months in extreme cases, such as storms, seasickness and short food supplies.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
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The Europeans also voyaged the Atlantic to transport African [[Slavery|slaves]] to the colonies in the New World. For slaves, the voyage was even worse, as they were kept below the ships' decks, bound in chains, rarely allowed to go out for fresh air, only being given a meal once a day and plagued by disease.<ref name="AC3"/> | The Europeans also voyaged the Atlantic to transport African [[Slavery|slaves]] to the colonies in the New World. For slaves, the voyage was even worse, as they were kept below the ships' decks, bound in chains, rarely allowed to go out for fresh air, only being given a meal once a day and plagued by disease.<ref name="AC3"/> | ||
==North Atlantic== | ==North Atlantic (Gulf of Saint Lawrence)== | ||
The North Atlantic extends northward from the equator to the Arctic Ocean. Its frigid northernmost region is trademarked by areas covered in sea ice and frequent blizzards, making it difficult to navigate. Many of the shipwrecks in the region were the results of failed attempts to locate the [[Northwest Passage]].<ref name="AC3"/> | The North Atlantic extends northward from the equator to the Arctic Ocean. Its frigid northernmost region is trademarked by areas covered in sea ice and frequent blizzards, making it difficult to navigate. Many of the shipwrecks in the region were the results of failed attempts to locate the [[Northwest Passage]].<ref name="AC3"/> | ||
During the 18th century, | During the mid-18th century, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the coast of Nova Scotia were explored by the [[Assassins|Assassin]]-turned-[[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]]. However, some parts were blocked off by thick sheets of ice, preventing Shay from accessing them until he had made the necessary upgrades to his [[Ships|ship]], the ''[[Morrigan]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> | ||
===Notable locations=== | |||
*[[Halifax]] | |||
*[[Anticosti Island|Anticosti]] | |||
*[[Newfoundland]] | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Icebergs in the North Atlantic could be destroyed to gain valuable cargo or [[Animus data fragments]]. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> | |||
ACRG North Atlantic Terrain - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the North Atlantic | |||
ACRG After the Battle - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of a naval battle in the Atlantic | |||
ACRG North Atlantic Map.jpg|Map of the North Atlantic | |||
AC3 Map Atlantic Contracts.png|A map of the West Atlantic | |||
AC3L Atlantic Ocean Map.png|Alternate map of the West Atlantic | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | |||
*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACRG}} | {{ACRG}} | ||
[[Category:Oceans and seas]] | [[Category:Oceans and seas]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:14, 3 May 2026
The Atlantic Ocean is the world's second largest ocean and the main line of division between the "Old World" of Europe, Africa and Asia to the east, and the "New World" of North and South America to the west.
During the Age of Discovery, European explorers began to regularly cross the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the various lands of the Americas, which was soon followed by colonization. For European travelers, a voyage over the Atlantic Ocean spanned six weeks at best, but could take several months in extreme cases, such as storms, seasickness and short food supplies.[1]
The Europeans also voyaged the Atlantic to transport African slaves to the colonies in the New World. For slaves, the voyage was even worse, as they were kept below the ships' decks, bound in chains, rarely allowed to go out for fresh air, only being given a meal once a day and plagued by disease.[1]
North Atlantic (Gulf of Saint Lawrence)[edit | edit source]
The North Atlantic extends northward from the equator to the Arctic Ocean. Its frigid northernmost region is trademarked by areas covered in sea ice and frequent blizzards, making it difficult to navigate. Many of the shipwrecks in the region were the results of failed attempts to locate the Northwest Passage.[1]
During the mid-18th century, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the coast of Nova Scotia were explored by the Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac. However, some parts were blocked off by thick sheets of ice, preventing Shay from accessing them until he had made the necessary upgrades to his ship, the Morrigan.[2]
Notable locations[edit | edit source]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Icebergs in the North Atlantic could be destroyed to gain valuable cargo or Animus data fragments.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of the North Atlantic -
Concept art of a naval battle in the Atlantic -
Map of the North Atlantic -
A map of the West Atlantic
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Alternate map of the West Atlantic
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Discovery Tour: Viking Age (mentioned only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned in Database entry only)
References[edit | edit source]