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The Tempest
1577AD, 15th November, English channel, between Plymouth and Falmouth. Francis Drake (later to become Sir) set sail from Plymouth having given out his pretended voyage for Alexandra.
The journey is cut short due to falling contrary winds. The tempest is so vehement that few on the five ship fleet have ever seen or experienced a storm like this before. It is so bad that the mast of the Pelican (pictures) had to be cut overboard and another ship is driven ashore.
The ships put into Falmouth Haven for shelter before going back to Plymouth for repairs.
The journey is to be continued........
The above text is based on the narrative by Francis Pretty, one of Francis Drake's Gentlemen at Arms.
The Tempest
1577AD, 15th November, English channel, between Plymouth and Falmouth. Francis Drake (later to become Sir) set sail from Plymouth having given out his pretended voyage for Alexandra.
The journey is cut short due to falling contrary winds. The tempest is so vehement that few on the five ship fleet have ever seen or experienced a storm like this before. It is so bad that the mast of the Pelican (pictures) had to be cut overboard and another ship is driven ashore.
The ships put into Falmouth Haven for shelter before going back to Plymouth for repairs.
The journey is to be continued........
The above text is based on the narrative by Francis Pretty, one of Francis Drake's Gentlemen at Arms.