conquer
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
destiny
the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman)
expedition
an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose
provisions
a stock or supply of foods
insulate
protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
navigator
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
isolation
the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others