Francis Drake Collection (page 2)

The first English ship in the Pacific: Sir Francis Drakes Golden Hind at Lima, 1579 (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

The surrender of Don Anton to Sir Francis Drake, 1 March 1579 (1905). Drake`s capture of a Spanish treasure ship off South America. From Cassells History of England, Vol

Francisco Drake, (1540-1596), 1920s
In 1585, Francisco Drake organised a hostile expedition to harass the Spanish territories in America. In 1856 he tried to invade Havana but was resisted from the Cuban army and was forced to retreat

Sir Francis Drake, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Sir Francis Drake. Based on an engraving attributed to Hondius. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

One of Drakes Men, 1588 (c1890-c1893). A sailor on one of Sir Francis Drakes ships. A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume I

Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), English sailor, 1924
Sir Francis Drake, 16th century English navigator. Drake (1540-1596) was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age. He circumnavigated the globe (1577-1580)

Queen Elizabeth Knighting Drake on board the Golden Hind... April 4th 1581, (19th century). Artist: F Fraenkel
Queen Elizabeth Knighting Drake on board the Golden Hind at Deptford, April 4th 1581, (19th century). Queen Elizabeth I knights Francis Drake on his ship Golden Hind after his round-the-world voyage

The Spanish Armada, 1588, (c1850). The Spanish-controlled fleet which sailed against England in 1588. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, published by George Routledge & Sons, (London)

Resolution of a Council of War of the English commanders, 1st August 1588. Artist: Sir Francis Drake
Resolution of a Council of War of the English commanders against the Spanish Armada after the defeat of the latter off Gravelines, 1st August 1588

Sir Francis Drake, 16th-century navigator, sailor and pirate, (1851). Portrait of the Elizabethan naval hero Drake (1540-1596) who defeated the Spanish Armada

Letter from Sir Francis Drake to William Cecil, Lord High treasurer, 26th July 1586. Artist: Sir Francis Drake
Letter from Sir Francis Drake to William Cecil, Lord High treasurer, 26th July 1586. Letter informing Cecil that the whole Spanish treasure from the Indies for the last year only

Drake, 19th century. Artist: William Holl
Drake, 19th century. Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596) was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age. He circumnavigated the globe (1577-1580)

Sir Francis Drake, English privateer, navigator, naval pioneer, politician, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Sir Francis Drake, English privateer, navigator, naval pioneer, politician, 19th century. Portrait of Drake (c1540-1596), Elizabeth Is pirate

Sir Francis Drake, English sailor, 1591 (19th century). Artist: Marcus Gheeraerts, the Younger
Sir Francis Drake, English sailor, 1591 (19th century). Portrait of Drake (c1540-1596), privateer, navigator, naval pioneer and raider, and politician

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