16 déc. 1577 - Sir Francis Drake
Description:
To reach the Pacific, Drake became the first Englishman to navigate the Straits of Magellan. He travelled up the west coast of South America, plundering Spanish ports. He continued north, hoping to find a route across to the Atlantic, and sailed further up the west coast of America than any European.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 déc. 1577
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 446 ans
