Francis Francis DrakeDrake

• By Jacob Martin and Josh HoweBy Jacob Martin and Josh Howe

LifespanLifespan

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

VoyagesVoyages

• He made a total of 3 voyages in his He made a total of 3 voyages in his life and one of the reasons was to life and one of the reasons was to

circumnavigate the world.circumnavigate the world.

The Effect of Sir Francis The Effect of Sir Francis Drake’s VoyagesDrake’s Voyages

• When Sir Francis Drake raided the When Sir Francis Drake raided the Spanish and killed many of them Spanish and killed many of them

during the raid leading to the Spanish during the raid leading to the Spanish war. One other effect was when he war. One other effect was when he went around the world it inspired went around the world it inspired

people to follow him in exploration.people to follow him in exploration.

His His ShipShip

• His ship was named the Golden Hind and His ship was named the Golden Hind and weighed 150 tons and included 18 guns of weighed 150 tons and included 18 guns of

various sizes.various sizes.

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts

• Sir Francis Drake was knighted on his Sir Francis Drake was knighted on his ship by Queen Elizabeth.ship by Queen Elizabeth.

•Sir Francis Drake had to cut one of his journeys short because he found so much gold, cargo, and silver.

SourcesSources

www.enchantedlearning.comwww.enchantedlearning.com

www.elizibethan.org.uk www.elizibethan.org.uk