Sir Francis Drake, English adventurer

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Sir Francis Drake, English adventurer

Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-1596), English explorer and pirate. After earning his fortune plundering Spanish ships in the Caribbean, Drake was sponsored by Queen Elizabeth I to lead a fleet of ships on an expedition to the Pacific (1577). The fleet was battered by storms in South America, but Drake continued alone in the Golden Hind, robbing Spanish vessels as he went. Within three years he had crossed the Pacific, rounded Africa and returned to England, the second expedition ever to circumnavigate the globe. Later, in 1588, Drake helped to defeat the Spanish Armada. In 1596 he died pf a fever while on a treasure-hunting voyage around the Caribbean commenced with his second cousin, Sir John Hawkins, who himself had died a few months earlier. This engraving

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Sir Francis Drake, a legendary figure in English history. Known for his audacious exploits and daring adventures, Drake was an English adventurer, explorer, and pirate who left an indelible mark on the world. In this monochrome engraving from the 16th century, we see Drake portrayed as a resolute sailor and navigator. His piercing gaze reflects his determination to conquer uncharted territories and amass wealth through plundering Spanish ships in the Caribbean. Queen Elizabeth I recognized his talents and sponsored him to lead a fleet of ships on an ambitious expedition to the Pacific in 1577. Despite facing treacherous storms in South America that battered his fleet, Drake persevered alone aboard the Golden Hind. He fearlessly robbed Spanish vessels along his journey, eventually becoming only the second person ever to circumnavigate the globe within three years. Drake's heroism did not end there; he played a pivotal role in defeating the mighty Spanish Armada in 1588. However, tragedy struck when he succumbed to fever during a treasure-hunting voyage around the Caribbean in 1596. This remarkable engraving by Todd-White Art Photography pays homage to Sir Francis Drake's extraordinary life and legacy. It serves as a timeless reminder of one man's unwavering spirit of adventure that shaped both English history and maritime exploration during the late 16th century.

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