The Expedition of Sir John Norris and Sir Francis Drake to Spain and Portugal, 1589
2019
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Actions against the Spanish Armada and campaigns in the Netherlands left the Queen's coffers empty. For this reason proposals to capture the Spanish treasure fleet were given royal support. The treasure fleet homeward bound from the Americas would be intercepted in the Azores. A diversion at Santander to damage the Spanish fleet would prevent protection of the treasure fleet and, more importantly, prevent further actions against England or Ireland. However, the project was diverted further with backers wanting to re-instate Don Antonio as King of Portugal, with ideas of gaining lucrative Portuguese trade rights. At sea a further diversion was taken, with news of shipping at Corunna and the prospect of capturing merchantmen.
Main title:
The Expedition of Sir John Norris and Sir Francis Drake to Spain and Portugal, 1589 / edited by R.B. Wernham.
Author:
Wernham, R. B. (Richard Bruce), 1906-1999, editorNavy Records Society (Great Britain), associated with work
Publisher:
London : Routledge, 2019.
Collation:
456 pages : maps (black and white) ; 23 cm.
Series title:
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9780566055782 (hbk)
Language:
English
Subject:
Norris, John, Sir, 1547?-1597Drake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596Great Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- 16th century -- SourcesGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- SourcesGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- Spain -- SourcesGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- Portugal -- SourcesSpain -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain -- SourcesPortugal -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain -- SourcesHistory
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VOYAGES
BRN:
2565096
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