: Commanding the Golden Hind , Drake became the first captain to personally lead and complete an around-the-world expedition.
: 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". Sir Francis Drake (Great Explorers)
Sir Francis Drake was a 16th-century English explorer, privateer, and naval commander who remains one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan era. Best known for leading the first English circumnavigation of the globe, he served as a key architect of England's rising maritime power and played a vital role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Major Achievements : Commanding the Golden Hind , Drake became
: In 1588, serving as Vice Admiral, Drake utilized fire ships and clever tactics to help repulse the massive Spanish invasion fleet. Best known for leading the first English circumnavigation
: 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.