1587.
Sir Walter Rawleigh sent another Colony of 150 persons under the Government of Mr. John White.
Mr. John Davies third voyage to discover the North-west passage.
Sir Francis Drake, with four ships took from the Spaniards one million, 189200 Ducats in one voyage.
1588.
Queen Elizabeth opposed her Authority against the Brethrens books and writings.
Sir Francis Drake Vice-Admiral of the English Fleet, the Lord-Admiral bestowed the order of Knight-hood upon Mr. John [p. 240.] Hawkins, Martin Forbisher and others, July the Five and twentieth.
The Spanish Armado defeated, consisting of 130 ships, wherein were 19290 Souldiers, 2080 chained Rowers, 2630 great Ordnance, Commanded by Perezius Guzman Duke of Medina Sedonia, and under him Johannes Martinus Recaldus a great Seaman; The Fleet coming on like a half-moon, the horns of the front extending one from the other about 7 miles asunder, it was preparing 15 years, and was blackt to make it seem more terrible.
1589.
The Portingal voyage under the conduct of Sir Francis Drake.