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Sir '''Martin Frobisher''' was born near [[Wakefield]], [[Yorkshire]] about 1535. He went to sea as a cabin boy in 1544. He was one of the first [[English]] explorers to sail the northeast [[North America]]n coast.
Sir '''Martin Frobisher''' was born near [[Wakefield]], [[Yorkshire]] about 1535. He went to sea as a cabin boy in 1544. He was one of the first [[English]] explorers to sail the northeast [[North America]]n coast.
His travels began in the 1550's when he explored Africa's northwest coast. A navigator and an adventurer, Frobisher gained a reputation for preying on French trading vessels in the waters, off [[Guinea]]. He was arrested several times during the 1560's on piracy charges, but managed to avoid trial.
His travels began in the 1550s when he explored Africa's northwest coast. A navigator and an adventurer, Frobisher gained a reputation for preying on French trading vessels in the waters, off [[Guinea]]. He was arrested several times during the 1560s on piracy charges, but managed to avoid trial.
In 1576, Frobisher became commander of three small ships: the Pinnace, Michael and the Gabriel. He set sail for [[North America]] in search of the [[Northwest Passage]]. During his first trip he lost two ships and reached Baffin Island and discovered what later became Frobisher Bay. He sensed that [[North America]] was a land rich in gold and his tales of treasure earned him royal backing for his next two voyages in 1577 and 1578. He attempted to start at least one ill-fated settlement, but spent most of his time looking for precious metals. When he returned empty-handed after a third try, Frobisher lost his financial backing.
In 1576, Frobisher became commander of three small ships: the Pinnace, Michael and the Gabriel. He set sail for [[North America]] in search of the [[Northwest Passage]]. During his first trip he lost two ships and reached Baffin Island and discovered what later became Frobisher Bay. He sensed that [[North America]] was a land rich in gold and his tales of treasure earned him royal backing for his next two voyages in 1577 and 1578. He attempted to start at least one ill-fated settlement, but spent most of his time looking for precious metals. When he returned empty-handed after a third try, Frobisher lost his financial backing.