Sir Francis Drake
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Part of the "Famous Explorers" series. This English explorer and privateer was the most famous of the Renaissance Era seafarers. He circled the globe from 1577-1580, explored the coast of California, and was the first to sail into San Francisco Bay.
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Runtime: 22 minutes 22 seconds
- Topic: History
- Subtopic: Explorers, World History - 1450-1799
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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- Release Year: 2004
- Producer/Distributor: Film Ideas, Inc
- Series: Famous Explorers
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