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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 American 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. |
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| | 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 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. |
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| − | 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. |
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| − | Frobisher returned to the seas in 1585 as vice admiral for Sir Francis Drake's voyage to the [[West Indies]]. Three years later, he fought for the English against the [[Spanish Armada]] and was knighted for his efforts. For six years Frobisher lead several different English squadrons, including one that attempted to intercept Spanish treasure ships in the [[Azores]]. He retired in 1591 and in 1592 Walter Raleigh persuaded him to lead an attack on Spanish merchant ships bringing gold from [[Panama]]. He was badly wounded at Seige of Crozon, near [[Brest]], [[France]]. He was brought back to [[England]] but died in [[Plymouth]] on 22 November 1594. | + | Frobisher returned to the seas in 1585 as vice admiral for Sir [[Francis Drake]]'s voyage to the [[West Indies]]. Three years later, he fought for the [[English]] against the [[Spanish Armada]] and was knighted for his efforts. For six years Frobisher lead several different [[English]] squadrons, including one that attempted to intercept Spanish treasure ships in the [[Azores]]. He retired in 1591 and in 1592 [[Walter Raleigh]] persuaded him to lead an attack on Spanish merchant ships bringing gold from [[Panama]]. He was badly wounded at Seige of Crozon, near [[Brest]], [[France]]. He was brought back to [[England]] but died in [[Plymouth]] on 22 November 1594. |
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