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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.

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 Siege of Crozon, near [[Brest]], [[France]].  He was brought back to [[England]] but died in [[Plymouth]] on 22 November 1594.

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