In this lively and engaging new biography, harry kelsey shatters the familiar image of sir francis drake. Society for promoting christian knowledge collection robarts. Season 1 in 1920s toronto, frankie drake and her partner trudy clarke run the citys only allfemale detective agency, fighting crime in the age of flyboys, gangsters, rumrunners, and speakeasies. This is sir francis drake by cathy martinsen on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. English explorer and admiral who was the first englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the spanish armada 15401596 familiarity information. If you are of english descent you probably consider sir francis drake a war hero and privateer. Dec 16, 2014 drake is close to our hearts because the builder of our pirate ship the sea gypsy shares the same last name and we of course believe some lineage with the famous pirate sir francis drake. He was born in devonshire, the son of a yeoman, and was at an early age apprenticed to a ship captain. Nov 06, 2017 season 1 in 1920s toronto, frankie drake and her partner trudy clarke run the citys only allfemale detective agency, fighting crime in the age of flyboys, gangsters, rumrunners, and speakeasies. Watch full episodes of sir francis drake and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Historys mysteries drake s secret voyage history channel documentary duration. The spanish armada was a spanish fleet of ships that sailed from a coruna in 1588 to invade england.
Sir francis drake by john sugden is a wonderfully detailed and documented story of a multifaceted hero of his age. The family and heirs of sir francis drake internet archive. Drakes adventures made him a timeless hero among many englishmen. Pirate stories of sir francis drake pirate adventures on. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Watch famous explorers series online full episodes of. Watch full episodes of sir francis drake and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much. Drake carried out the second circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition, from 1577 to 1580, and was the first to complete the voyage as captain while leading the expedition throughout the entire circumnavigation. Thomas accompanied his brother francis in his seafaring adventures. Drake was an integral part of defeating the spanish armada. Publication date 1911 topics drake, francis, sir, 1540. Sir francis, who served in parliament three times, built up a moderate landed estate, including buckland abbey barton and three devon manors, all of which eventually passed to drakes father, thomas.
Vice admiral sir francis drake 1540 27 january 1596 was an english sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the elizabethan era. He was a corsair who was the plague of spains western colonies and their treasure ships carrying vast amounts of silver to fill the coffers of king phillip. Sir francis drake aka the adventures of sir francis drake is a 19611962 british adventure television series starring terence morgan as sir francis drake, commander of the sailing ship the golden hind. Sir francis drake by harte, walter james, 1866publication date 1920 topics drake, francis, sir, 1540. Sep 17, 2016 sir francis drake was the viceadmiral of the english fleet during the 1588 attack of the spanish armada, a massive fleet consisting of around ships, 8,000 sailors and 18,000 soldiers. Read secret voyage of sir francis drake, the ebook free. Mar, 2016 sir francis drake was one of the greatest privateers of all time, became the first englishman to sail around the world, helped lead the defeat of the spanish armada, and became a politician and. The famous voyage of sir francis drake into the south sea, and. Jacqui rossi talks about philosopher sir francis bacons life, his rivalry with king phillip, and the conspiracy theories surrounding him. My journeys are based on meticulous and painstaking research that has resulted in the discovery and verification of drake s previously unidentified. He captured a fortune in gold from raiding spanish ships and ports.
Spanish defeat meant england rose as new navalimperial power in the world. Sir francis is helped by a young actor with literary. He was also the first englishman to sail all the way around the world. Francis drake pbs world explorers pbs learningmedia. List of books and articles about francis drake online. Thomas drake of buckland abbey was the brother of sir francis drake. In drakes wake the worlds best sir francis drake resource. Watch sir francis drake season 1, episode 26 escape. Sir francis drake was considered as the greatest navigator, pirate, captain and politician under the rule of queen elizabeth i of england. Airdate is for atv london itv regions varied date and order. Chasing the fortune of sir francis drake josh gates searches land and sea for the lost fortune of legendary pirate sir francis drake. Sir francis drake noun the noun sir francis drake has 1 sense. Sir francis drake was one of the greatest privateers of all time, became the first englishman to sail around the world, helped lead the defeat of the spanish armada, and became a politician and. Sir francis drake 1961 e01 the prisoner video dailymotion.
Sir francis drake by corbett, julian stafford, 1854publication date 1890 topics drake, francis, sir, 1540. Sir francis drake e01 the prisoner video dailymotion. Dec 22, 2009 sir francis drake was an english navigator and explorer, born near tavistock. When i have been to cape horn, i shall have seen all drake s world. He served an apprenticeship as a mariner, and in 1567 he was given his first command. Some of them included to break spains monopoly of the oceans. Sir francis drake article about sir francis drake by the. Sir francis drake was a british adventure television series starring terence morgan as sir francis drake, commander of the sailing ship the golden hind. Slave trader and pirate wicked history pdf download sir francis drake.
Sir francis drake had no children, so his nephew became heir instead. The drake of legend was a pious, brave, and just seaman who initiated the move to make england a great naval power and whose acts of piracy against his countrys enemies earned him a knighthood for patriotism. He was secondincommand of the english fleet against the spanish armada in 1588, subordinate only to charles howard and the queen herself. The story of sir francis drake by elton, letitia maccoll. Early career he was born in devonshire, the son of a yeoman, and was at an early age apprenticed to a ship captain. Apr 10, 2018 sir francis drake 1961 e01 the prisoner. As well as battles at sea, sword fights, the series also deals with intrigue at elizabeths court, often caused by spaniard, mendoza. Sir francis drake by corbett, julian stafford, sir, 18541922.
Sir francis drake, west coast 1579 was circumnavigatorprivateer sent by elizabeth i to raid spanish shipssettlements, also helped defend english against spanish. He circled the globe from 15771580 and explored the coast of california. The park lies 15 miles west of san rafael on sir francis drake boulevard. Since 1980, i have travelled the world in drake s wake and footsteps, recording on slide film, virtually all drake s movements. Francis drake author of the world encompassed by sir francis. Sir francis drake e15 the irish pirate video dailymotion. A three disc collection containing 26 riveting actionpacked halfhour episodes from the early 1960s. Bon air just off highway 101, on sir francis drake blvd, greenbrae. Sir francis drake was the most famous of the renaissance era seafarers. Sir francis drake had many goals that he wanted to achieve some day. Sir francis is helped by a young actor with literary ambitions, whose real name he takes some time to discover.
Drake saves the life a beautiful spanish countess after sinking her ship. Download pdf sir francis drake slave trader and pirate. Sir francis drake came into possession of sampford manor and spent his honeymoon there. Fees apply for day use, camping, and cabin rentals. As well as battles at sea and sword fights, the series also deals with intrigue at queen elizabeths court. Watch sir francis drake season 1, episode 1 the prisoner. More than 100 pristine vintage cars, music, food and fun for the entire family. Queen elizabeth i awarded drake knighthood in 1581. Watch sir francis drake tvs micro channels on dailymotion.
He was responsible for capturing supplies of much needed gunpowder from spanish ships and was involved in the decisive battle of gravelines leading to the. Francis drake simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. From common stock he rose to the epitome of british society. The family and heirs of sir francis drake by fullereliott drake, elizabeth douglas, lady. Sir francis drake tv series 19611962 the movie database. His ship, the judith, was one of a squadron of vessels led by a kinsman of drake, the english navigator sir john hawkins, on a slavetrading voyage in the gulf of mexico. The sir francis drake has a spacious courtyard and a grand lobby with elegant murals.
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