- The Sea Dogs - Queen Elizabeths Privateers
The sea dogs, as they were disparagingly called by the Spanish authorities, were privateers who, with the consent and sometimes financial support of Elizabeth I of England (r 1558-1603 CE), attacked and plundered Spanish colonial settlements and treasure ships in the second half of the 16th century CE
- Elizabethan Sea Dogs - Wikipedia
"Sea Dogs" was an informal name bestowed upon English privateers who were authorised by Queen Elizabeth I to raid England 's enemies, even during times of peace
- Drake of England (1935) Colorised | British historical adventure film . . .
“Drake of England” explores themes of patriotism, adventure, and the indomitable spirit of exploration during the Elizabethan era The film romanticizes Drake’s historical achievements, presenting him as a heroic figure in England’s maritime history
- The Sea Hawk (1940) - User Reviews - IMDb
"The Sea Hawk" follows the story of Captain Geoffrey Thorpe, and English privateer during the Elizabethan era Tensions are developed between Thorpe and the Spanish, who have secret machinations to conquer England
- 44 Facts About The Movie The Sea Hawk
Set in the late 16th century, The Sea Hawk follows the journey of a British privateer named Geoffrey Thorpe as he battles against the Spanish Armada and fights for the freedom of his country
- The Sea Dogs of Elizabeth I | Under the Tudor Rose
The undoubtedly most reputable privateer of Elizabeth I was Sir Francis Drake, knighted on this day in 1581 on board his vessel the Golden Hind (a fact which highly inspired this post), and the reason for this was in no little part the wealth he had brought her through his activities
- The Sea Hawk (1940) - Movie Review : Alternate Ending
In the meanwhile, the idea of a follow-up Flynn pirate movie kept bubbling, and eventually, Seton I Miller came up with a brand-new story based in the flimsiest possible way on the life of Sir Francis Drake, English privateer of the late 16th Century and favorite of Queen Elizabeth I
- Sir Francis Drake Facts - The Man Who Destroyed the Spanish Armada
Sir Francis Drake was an English sea captain, slave trader, and privateer of the Elizabethan era
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