Golden Hind
Brixham's Treasure

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Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake was a brilliant navigator, an excellent soldier, an accomplished politician and best remembered as an extraordinary explorer.

In his most famous ship, the Golden Hind, be became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe in an epic expedition of plunder and discovery over four hundred years ago ... read more

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About Sir Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake is best remembered as an extraordinary explorer.
The Circumnavigation

Sir Francis Drake's became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.
War with Spain

In 1585, Phillip declared war on England.
Life on Board

About the cramped conditions, the food, the diseases and punishment.
Sea Battles

About the cannons used by the English and Spanish navies.
The Original Golden Hind

The ship was commissioned by Drake for his 1577 journey.
Navigation

Navigation was the most important skill required on board a Tudor ship.
Armada

In 1588, England and Spain were at war, Phillip II resolved to invade England.
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