Francis Drake Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Armada Pursuit Continues beyond Flanders

Drake joins the pursuit as the damaged Armada moves away from Flanders into the North Sea.

Role range: 1585-1604

Counter Armada

Elizabeth I launched the Counter Armada, under Sir Francis Drake, but it was unsuccessful in its goals, resulting in Philip II retaining naval superiority

Role range: 1585-1604 – 1558-1603

Counter Armada

The English attempted to press home their advantage the following year after defeating the 1st Spanish Armada when the Drake–Norris Expedition of 1589.

Role range: 1585-1604 – 1558-1603

Counter Armada

This expedition, led by Sir Francis Drake and John Norreys raided Corunna but withdrew from Lisbon after failing to coordinate its strategy effectively with the Portuguese.

Role range: 1585-1604 – 1558-1603

Counter Armada

with a comparable fleet of English privateers, sailed to establish a base in the Azores, attack Spain, and raise a revolt in Portugal.

Role range: 1585-1604 – 1558-1603

Siege of Corunna

The English attempted to press home their advantage the following year after defeating the 1st Spanish Armada when the Drake–Norris Expedition of 1589.

Role range: 1585-1604 – 1558-1603

Siege of Corunna

This expedition, led by Sir Francis Drake and John Norreys raided Corunna but withdrew from Lisbon after failing to coordinate its strategy effectively with the Portuguese.

Role range: 1585-1604 – 1558-1603

Siege of Corunna

with a comparable fleet of English privateers, sailed to establish a base in the Azores, attack Spain, and raise a revolt in Portugal.

Role range: 1585-1604 – 1558-1603

Death of Francis Drake

Dies of dysentery on board his ship

Blockade of Cadiz

The blockade fails to secure the Spanish treasure fleet

Role range: 1585-1604

Cadiz Treasure Fleet Objective Fails

The blockade does not achieve its objective of trapping or securing the Spanish treasure fleet at Cadiz.

Role range: 1585-1604