Heller 80829 1:96 Golden Hind
During the reign of Elizabeth I, England began to establish its own maritime trade routes. One of these voyages was organized in utmost secrecy by Francis Drake under the guise of a trip to Egypt. On December 13, 1577, five sailing ships left Plymouth and sailed to Alexandria (Pelican, Elizabethan, Marigold, Swan, and Benedict). Only when he reached the Pacific Ocean beyond Magellan's Straight did Drake rename the Pelican the Golden Hind to perfect the camouflage of his mission.
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During the reign of Elizabeth I, England began to establish its own maritime trade routes. One of these voyages was organized in utmost secrecy by Francis Drake under the guise of a trip to Egypt. On December 13, 1577, five sailing ships left Plymouth and sailed to Alexandria (Pelican, Elizabethan, Marigold, Swan, and Benedict). Only when he reached the Pacific Ocean beyond Magellan's Straight did Drake rename the Pelican the Golden Hind to perfect the camouflage of his mission.
