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Sir Francis Drake’s ‘Fair and Good Bay’ was long thought to be in California. Now some experts point to Oregon
on Jan. 9, 2025. Some evidence suggests Sir Francis Drake careened his ship here in 1579. Kristian Foden-Vencil / OPB “The boundary of New Spain was right around San Francisco. So I’m sure ...
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Sir Francis Drake stock illustrations
Sir Francis Drake. Drake Lived From 1540 Until 1596. Attacking the treasure ship Vintage engraving from 1875 showing English ships under the command of Sir Francis Drake attacking Spanish treasure ...
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The world's most terrifying ocean crossing that's like 'going to the moon'
It's named after Sir Francis Drake ... land to hinder their speed at Drake's latitude, winds can race around the globe, gaining momentum and wreaking havoc on ships. The average wave height ...
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More pirate than patriot? Examining Sir Francis Drake's legacy of exploration
Sailing from Plymouth, Drake led the attack against the Armada with ships that were faster and more manoeuvrable ... Thomas Davidson’s painting of ‘The Burial of Sir Francis Drake’ has helped ...
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Sir Francis Drake: Hero or Villain?
Was Sir Francis ... and nonchalantly attacking and robbing Spanish colonies which had never before seen an English ship in their part of the world. One of his greatest prizes was a Spanish galleon ...