Francis Drake (c. 1540 – 28 January 1596) was a 16th century British Vice Admiral, as well as an explorer and a politician. He is best remembered for commanding the Golden Hind in voyages across the Atlantic Ocean and into the Pacific Ocean, as well as for his actions in stopping the Spanish Armada from invading England.
Biography[]
Prior to engaging the Spanish Armada at the Battle of Gravelines on 8 August 1588, Aegis agent Gary Seven gave Drake some advice. (TOS - Year Five comic: "Issue 17")
Legacy[]
In 2277, Admiral James T. Kirk compared meeting Starfleet Fleet Admiral Karis Tatenen to meeting Drake or Horatio Nelson. (TOS - Star Trek II Short Stories short story: "The Blaze of Glory")
Captain Benjamin Sisko considered Drake to be one of the most famous explorers of Earth, as well as Vulcan and Antares. (DS9 novelization: Trials and Tribble-ations)
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External link[]
- Francis Drake article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.