Biography of this English navigator and privateer.
Information on the 16th century circumnavigation of the world in the Golden Hind. Portions adapted from Francis Drake in Nova Albion - The Mystery Restored by Oliver Seeler.
Sir Francis Drake's latitude errors point to his California landfall in 1579.
One of the men who sailed with Drake, writes of their voyage around the world.
Scans of the English Mercurie July 23, 1588. Contains an original account of the battle with the Spanish Armada.
A short biography of the English pirate/privateer.
Amateur historian's theory that Drake's lost harbor is Whale Cove, Oregon.
Short excerpt from Smithsonian article defending Drake's reputation against modern attacks.
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