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The above answer is incorrect. By the time of Francis Drake (1540-1596) Christiopher Columbus (1451-1506) had already "discovered" the Americas and Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) had sailed around the world. People already knew the world was not flat.
Drake sailed in order to mount an expedition against the increasing power of Spain in the New Word. Part of this process naturally involved exploration in order to see what new territories could be gained for England. It had nothing to do with proving the Earth wasn't flat.
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First English man to sail round the world?
Sir Frances Drake commanded the first English expedition to circumnavigate the world.
What did Sir Frances Drake wear?
Sir Francis Drake, was a rather flamboyant man in both style and personality. He, wore an emerald in his beard during his â??privateer daysâ?? and gained the moniker, â??Green Beard the Invincibleâ??. He was as at home at Elizabeth I's court has he was at sea, he was always dressed in the latest court attire.
Which English explorer sailed to the New World in 1497 and claimed the territory for England?
Sir Francis Drake sailed along the west coast of the United States, landing in 1579 and spending time in what is now California.
Who burnt a spanish fleet at cadiz?
Sir Francis Drake
Where did Sir Humphrey Gilbert explore?
Sir Humphrey Gilbert explored Newfoundland -Ashton
