21 - War In The New World Flashcards
1
Q
1585
A
Drake is sent to attack Spanish shipping
2
Q
1586
A
Drake misses the Spanish silver fleets and looses £5000, but sacks Santo Domingo
3
Q
1587
A
Captures the San Felipe, returning home with £140,000
4
Q
1592
A
The bullion ship Madre de Dios is captured, meaning a return of £80,000 on Elizabeth’s initial £3000
5
Q
1595
A
- Drake and Hawkins launch an attack on the West Indies fleet
- Hawkins dies at sea
- Drake is defeated in Panama and dies in Porto Bello
