Return from First Slaving VoyageSeptember 1563
Hawkins returns from his first Atlantic slaving voyage
Historical person
John Hawkins Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John Hawkins, based on 2 World History Database records associated with England.
2 records1563–15882 events1 places
Chronological biography
1563
1588
Spanish Armada, 1st20 July 1588
As the tide turned, 55 English ships set out to confront them from Plymouth under the command of Lord Howard of Effingham, with Sir Francis Drake as Vice Admiral. Howard ceded some control to Drake, given his experience in battle. The rear admiral was Sir John Hawkins
Titles and roles
Admiral · Sea Captain
Record provenance
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