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National Marine Museum: Seas and Ships: Sir Francis Drake (1542 96)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Sir Francis Drake. Read about his exploits as a raider of Spanish ships, circumnavigator of the globe, and hero in the battles against the Spanish Armada. Understand why his voyages increased the English claims in the New...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Hispanic Reading Room: The First Circumnavigation of the Globe

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a larger site that explores the Portuguese role in mapping the New World, this brief article talks about the legacy of Magellan, a Portuguese-born explorer for Spain whose crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe. Find...
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Education: Sir Francis Drake

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article provides information about Francis Drake and his exploration accomplishments.