Sir Francis Drake (great Explorers) Apr 2026
: Beyond the sea, he served as a Member of Parliament and was the Mayor of Plymouth, where he helped construct a canal to improve the town's water supply.
: During his global voyage, he landed on the west coast of North America (near present-day San Francisco), claiming the territory for England as "New Albion".
: Commanding the Golden Hind , Drake became the first captain to personally lead and complete an around-the-world expedition.
: In 1588, serving as Vice Admiral, Drake utilized fire ships and clever tactics to help repulse the massive Spanish invasion fleet.
