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Dec 1, 1535
Martin Frobisher
Martin Frobisher is born The exact month and day are unknown -
Jun 1, 1576
Exploration of the Northwest passage
Queen Elizabeth the I of England sent Martin Frobisher to find the Northwest passage. The Queen wanted Frobisher to return with valuables (gold, silver). Frobisher did return with some black rocks that he thought was gold ore. The day Frobisher set sail is still unknown -
May 1, 1577
Sailed to America for the 2nd time
Martin Frobisher returned to the island to find more of the black rocks. This voyage was funded by the Queen as well. The exact day is still unknown -
May 1, 1578
Frobisher sails to America for the 3rd time
The 3rd time Frobisher sailed to America he sailed to the Hudson strait. By the time he reached the Hudson strait the fog and ice forced him and his crew to return back to England, Frobisher believed he had found the passage to China -
The death of Martin Frobisher
Martin Frobisher died from the Spanish Forces at Plymouth, England.
