Francis Drake By Jacob Martin and Josh Howe By Jacob Martin and Josh Howe

Lifespan He lived from 1545 to 1596 from Briton. He lived from 1545 to 1596 from Briton.

Voyages He made a total of 3 voyages in his life and one of the reasons was to circumnavigate the world. He made a total of 3 voyages in his life and one of the reasons was to circumnavigate the world.

The Effect of Sir Francis Drake’s Voyages When Sir Francis Drake raided the Spanish and killed many of them during the raid leading to the Spanish war. One other effect was when he went around the world it inspired people to follow him in exploration. When Sir Francis Drake raided the Spanish and killed many of them during the raid leading to the Spanish war. One other effect was when he went around the world it inspired people to follow him in exploration.

His Ship His ship was named the Golden Hind and weighed 150 tons and included 18 guns of various sizes. His ship was named the Golden Hind and weighed 150 tons and included 18 guns of various sizes.

Interesting Facts Sir Francis Drake was knighted on his ship by Queen Elizabeth. Sir Francis Drake was knighted on his ship by Queen Elizabeth. Sir Francis Drake had to cut one of his journeys short because he found so much gold, cargo, and silver.

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