The Ralph Lane Colony By Exoticapple26 Jan 6, 1585 Jan 6, 1585 Sir Walter Raleigh is knighted by queen Elizabeth. Feb 1, 1585 February, 1585 The queen grants a charter to Adrian Gilbert to explore the new world Apr 9, 1585 April 9, 1585 Raleigh group of 600 men sets sail. Sep 7, 1585 1585 The colony has problems with supplies, and they return to the colony.