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English explorer Francis Drake's galleon the Golden Hind (replica pictured) sailed into Plymouth, completing his circumnavigation of the globe.
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English sailor and privateer (c. 1540 – 1596)
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Galleon
Large and multi-decked sailing ships
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Golden Hind
Ship captained by Francis Drake
Golden Hind was a galleon captained by Francis Drake in his circumnavigation of the world between 1577 and 1580. She was originally known as Pelican, but Drake renamed her mid-voyage in 1578, in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a golden hind. Hatton…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Plymouth
City and unitary authority in England
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Francis Drake's circumnavigation
1577–1580 trip by the English explorer
Francis Drake's circumnavigation, also known as Drake's Raiding Expedition, was an important historical maritime event that took place between 15 December 1577 and 26 September 1580. The expedition was authorised by Queen Elizabeth I and consisted of five ships led by Francis…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)