In 1579, Sir Francis Drake became the first Englishman to traverse the circumferance of the globe.
No no no no no! Hr was the second to do that. Magellan was the first.
Sir Francis Drake's biggest achievement was circuiting around the globe.
Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe
Sir Francis Drake. His ship was the Golden Hind.
His ship was called "The Golden Hind", she was originally known as the Pelican, but was renamed by Drake mid-voyage in 1578. He circumnavigated the globe in her from 1577 to 1580.The Golden Hind was the ship captained by Sir Francis Drake when he circumnavigated the globe from 1577 to 1580.
Francis Drake
Francis Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.
The person who led the second expodition to circle the world was Drake.
Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe betwween 1577 and 1580. The ship he sailed in was called the 'Pelican' but Drake changed it's name during the voyage to the 'Golden Hind'.
The first Englishman to sail around the world was Sir Francis Drake. He embarked on his circumnavigation from 1577 to 1580, departing from Plymouth and returning after successfully navigating the globe. Drake's journey not only established him as a prominent explorer but also contributed to England's maritime dominance. His expedition was significant for its contributions to navigation and the understanding of global trade routes.
Sir Francis Drake is probably best known of, either, the Spanish Armada; being a privateer; or, being the first Englishman to circumnavigate the entire globe. and he also won the battle winner!!!!!