On this day in Tudor history, 13th December 1577, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Drake set off from Plymouth on his circumnavigation of the Globe.
Today, I share a letter written by the pirate, sea captain, and explorer to Sir Francis Walsingham. You can find out more about his voyages, and his life and career, at the links below.
- September 26 - Sir Francis Drake, the Golden Hind and a whole lot of treasure - https://youtu.be/j8aQfsG7Zik
- January 27 – Sir Francis Drake - https://youtu.be/LCgBJbxsDds