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Sir Francis Drake
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| Sir Francis Drake | | The Golden Hind |
Previously known as The Pelican, The Golden Hind was the first British ship to circumnavigate the globe.
| Sir Francis Drake | | Circumnavigated the World in 1577 |
In 1577 Sir Francis, who was famous for being a seaman, explorer and a pirate, was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth to sail around the world. He renamed his ship the Golden Hind.
| The Golden Hind | | The Flagship of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation |
And for the raid on Spanish shipping. Called the Pelican on the voyage changed to Golden Hind on return.