Francis Drake

  • 1540

    The Birth

    Francis Drake was believed to be born in 1540, in Travistock, United Kingdom.
  • Slave Trade Expedition
    1562

    Slave Trade Expedition

    Sir Francis Drake began his slave trade expedition to West Africa and the West Indies.
  • Caribbean Slave Trade Enterprise
    1566

    Caribbean Slave Trade Enterprise

    Sir Francis Drake set off with Captain Lovell for the Caribbean slave trade enterprise.
  • A Trip with John Hawkins
    Oct 2, 1567

    A Trip with John Hawkins

    Sir Francis Drake set sail with John Hawkins to look for the new world. But they were unfortunately trapped by the Spanish fleets. Luckily Sir Francis Drake managed to escape.
  • West Indies Crazy?
    1572

    West Indies Crazy?

    Sir Francis Drake had once again set sail off to the West Indies hoping to take over a town. But this time he was wounded in an attack. In the end, he ended up winning and again and scored on taking silver and gold.
  • Period: 1577 to 1580

    An Accomplishment for the Books!

    Sir Francis Drake had set sail to travel around the whole world. He became the first Englishman to do so!
  • A First?
    Oct 16, 1579

    A First?

    Sir Francis Drake had spotted land in the Philippines. Although he wasn't the first to find the land.
  • East Indies
    Nov 3, 1579

    East Indies

    Sir Francis Drake had landed in the East Indies. He had then made a treaty with Sultan.
  • The End

    The End

    Sir Francis Drake life had become to an end on January 28th, 1596. His trip around the world, was definitely one of his best accomplishments.