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The original Golden Hinde was the first maritime museum and on display in Deptford, London for almost 70 years before she was broken up. The replica was built in Appledore, Torridge, using traditional skills and has spent most of her life being on show to the public. Like the original ship, she has also circumnavigated the globe.
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Conservation Project
Since the launch in 1973, The Golden Hinde has sailed over 100,000 miles, with a full circumnavigation, and two more Atlantic crossings to its name. In 2017, knowing that the necessity of a major conservation project was looming, a full survey was commissioned and the marine surveyor confirmed that the ship was a solid build and it would last well into the future, providing a rigorous routine of regular conservation work was adopted.
The team's plan is to replace "like for like", returning Golden Hinde to the condition when launched. This results in tasks taking longer and costing more, but with such a stout little ship displacing 300 tons, anything less would be an insult.
They anticipate the refit taking a further two years and thereafter there will be an ongoing plan to conserve her into the future. The anticipated total cost is around £1.5million.
In addition to the refit, the team are poised ready to build a new visitor centre in the dock. This will enable them to expand their educational activities and also to create a collection of Drake artefacts to have on show.
Conservation Work
The challenge has been to carry out the refit whilst still being open to the public. As a totally self-funded operation, it is vital the team carry on delivering the educational programmes and being open to the general public. The vast majority of costs have been covered by operational income, and they have managed to cover the shortfall so far from other internal sources.
Other challenges have been finding skilled shipwrights prepared to live and work in London and to create a fully functioning wooden boatyard beneath the ship. Although these took almost a year and half, the refit is well underway with a team of 7 shipwrights at work. In March 2017, Toby Millinder joined the team as head shipwright and has been working with this small but skilled team, carrying out the work whilst the ship remains open to the public – no mean feat!
The water in the dock was drained to enable the team full access to every part of the ship in need of their attention. The work list is long and varied, calling mainly on the shipwright and riggers skills.
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February 2023 The Golden Hinde has launched its 50th Anniversary Fundraising Appeal Full Story
February 2022 Conservation work has begun to bring back the Golden Hinde to its full glory. Full story .
April 2021 £29,000 has been awarded from the second round of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund.
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The Golden Hinde is the highest peak on Vancouver island at 2195 meters (7201 ft). Ironically, the mountain is almost in the geographic centre of Vancouver Island, as well as near the centre of Strathcona Provincial Park (2 450 km 2 605 408 acres). It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of the community of Gold River. The mountain was first ascended in 1913 and has become a popular place for experienced hikers.
The mountain took its name from Sir Francis Drake’s ship, the Golden Hind , by an early fur-trading captain, who was reminded of Drake’s ship as sunset hit the mountain (which is visible from the west coast of the Island) and in honour of Drake’s reputed presence off the coast of the future British Columbia during the explorer’s circumnavigation of the globe from 1577-80 (see New Albion). The present name was not officially conferred until 1938, but this was done after a reference to the peak in a fur-trader’s log. The alternative name “The Rooster’s Comb” was used by early alpinists because of the mountain’s appearance. The mountain is made of basalt which is part of the Karmutsen Formation.
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The Golden Hinde
Experience the life of a 16th century explorer aboard The Golden Hinde , a full-sized reconstruction of the ship Sir Francis Drake used to circumnavigate the globe between 1577-80.
Located in St Mary Overie Dock, London Bankside, The Golden Hinde is a full-sized authentic reconstruction of the original ship. Built in the 1970s to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Drake claiming California for Queen Elizabeth 1st, 17th June 1579. She was a working ship which has travelled much further than the original.
Explore the different decks to learn how the crew lived and worked on the ship. Envisage a voyage full of drama and adventure, from the mutiny and execution of Thomas Doughty to becoming the remaining ship out of five to continue the journey after passing through the Magellan Straits.
The Golden Hinde returned to England after three years at sea, laden with treasure looted from Spanish ships. It was enough to pay off the national debt and make Drake and his sponsors very rich, any surviving crew members got their share as well.
It’s Drake’s pirate side that fires the imagination of children and adults alike. Drake was considered to be a privateer, authorised by the Queen to plunder Spanish ships, even so, The Golden Hinde does tend to bring out the pirate in all of us.
The Golden Hinde offers fantastic educational programmes for schools. During weekends and school holidays discover guided tours, fun family activities, and sleepovers led by the friendly costumed crew. In the evenings, enjoy a range of events from live music, rum tasting, to talks and storytelling.
Free Entry to Golden Hinde with The London Pass
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Look out for…
- The great view of the Thames from the half deck, where you can also visit Drake’s Cabin which has the only bed on board the ship.
- Knights’ Heads on the Main Deck – these two wooden carved heads were believed to keep ghosts out of rigging and bring good luck if touched.
- Gun Deck – this deck has very low headroom which was needed to keep the centre of the gravity low. More weight above the waterline increases the chance of the ship rolling and sinking. Apart from the main armament being on this deck, it served as living quarters for sailors.
Did you know?…
- The Golden Hinde was originally called the Pelican. She was renamed during the voyage after one of the main sponsors, Sir Christopher Hatton, his family crest featured a hind (female deer).
- Sir Francis Drake was knighted aboard the Golden Hinde at Deptford Dockyard after returning from the circumnavigation. The ship was open to the public until the 17th century when she rotted and was broken up. Timbers from the ship were made into a chair which was presented to the Bodleian Library in Oxford.
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Golden Hinde
Step aboard this replica of privateer Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hinde , the warship that circumnavigated the globe in 1577–1580. Kids will love exploring all the decks and cabins, but mind your heads adults (the average crew member was just 1.6m tall). It's hard to believe that approximately 60 crew members would have been crammed in such a tiny space.
This ship, dating from 1973, has sailed over 100,000 miles itself. Golden Hinde also runs a number of events designed for children, including puppet shows, storytelling and singing. Check the website for the schedule.
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Escape from The Golden Hinde
Can you escape a Tudor galleon? Children under 10 play for free. £33 upwards
Parrot Puppet Show
Meet Pirate Squawk and their outlandish sidekick Captain Thomas Moon. Adult: £6 | Child: £6 | Group of 4: £18
Pirate Takeover
It is time for our ultimate pirate take over event. Adult: £6 | Child: £6 | Group of 4: £18
Pirate Training
Learn how to be a pirate aboard The Golden Hinde. Adult: £6 | Child: £11
Shipshape Story Time
Come aboard the Golden Hinde for story time. £1 tickets for Southwark residents.
Old Operating Theatre Object Handling
Join The Old Operating Theatre at The Golden Hinde £Included in admission
Craft Rum Tasting by Rum Cask
Craft Rum Tasting by Rum Cask £20
Object Handling With Southwark Heritage
Join Southwark Heritage Centre at The Golden Hinde. £Included in admission
Relaxed Opening at The Golden Hinde
Relaxed opening on the last Sunday of the month. Adult: £6 | Child: £6
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Follow us behind the scenes in this captivating shipyard tour. £10
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Visit The Golden Hinde for free on Saturday 7 September as part of Heritage Open Days. Adult: £Free | Child: £Free
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The Golden Hind is a full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration.
It has a long history of screen appearances in film and television.
See & feel the Captain's and Officers' cabins, how up to 60 men slept below decks, the weapons, tools, cannons, artifacts from the age of discovery, the ropes hauled by the sailors, the creak of the timbers, the voices of the crew, treasure and pirates.
Come aboard and explore the ship that was home to Drake and his crew of 70 for almost 3 years. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life aboard a Tudor ship.
Feel the romance of the seas in the great age of sail.
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We explore the history of The Golden Hinde and what makes it so special.
You must have seen that stunning galleon docked near London Bridge. You know, just on from Winchester Palace . That’s The Golden Hinde, a replica of the ship that Sir Francis Drake, England’s most famous seafarer (read: pirate) used to make his circumnavigation of the globe.
There is, as with pretty much all these weird and wonderful things you can find in London, a fantastic story to go with it. It’s one that involves danger, political intrigue and an unhealthy amount of ambition. Let’s get stuck in.
Why Visit The Golden Hinde?
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You should visit because the story behind this boat, or more specifically the boat that this one is a very accurate replica of, is up there with some of the best in history. And besides, where else are you going to see the inside of a 16th-century galleon?
The History of The Golden Hinde
The back story .
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It’s the 1500s. Queen Elizabeth I is on the throne and war is brewing with the Spanish. The cause? Trade. Gold. Spice. Riches beyond your wildest imagination.
All this had come about through the Age of Discovery, a period when European explorers, thanks to advancements in navigational technology and shipbuilding, went out into the world seeking new routes to the spice-rich regions of Asia and the gold-laden hills of the New World.
England was late to the party, spurred into action by the vast wealth pouring into Spain and Portugal. It was a time of intense competition and it produced England’s most notable seafarer: Sir Francis Drake.
Drake’s Voyage
Setting out .
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By 1577 England was now well in the game, but the nation still hadn’t completed a full circumnavigation of the globe. Not that circumnavigation was on their minds. They wanted to get rich.
Queen Elizabeth got to devising a plan. She would partly sponsor a mission for a small fleet to pass through the Straights of Magellan in South America, and up the Pacific coast.
The fleet of five ships set out from Portsmouth in 1577 under the ruse of taking a trading mission to Egypt so that Spain wouldn’t get wind of their real plan: to raid and pirate Spanish colonies in The New World. Among those was a ship called The Pelican that would go on to be very important to this story.
The Crossing
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And now the going gets tough. The fleet made it across the Atlantic with no small amount of drama. Half way they ran out of water – something that would be a problem later in the voyage too – and Drake was forced to put down a mutiny and break down two ships to consolidate his force.
Despite problems, the fleet made it to the Straights of Magellan and passed through them in a record 14 days, dodging whirlpools and shallow water only to run into a storm that destroyed one of the remaining ships and separated The Pelican from The Elizabeth.
The latter ship returned to England but the Pelican Pressed on alone. It was here that Drake renamed the ship The Golden Hinde in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a red deer, otherwise known as, you guessed it, a hind.
On the Run
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With plenty of wind in his sail (literally and metaphorically) Drake made his way up the Pacific coast of the Americas raiding towns and ships he encountered along the way until he reached either California or Oregon (the correct location is highly disputed) and settled with some natives for a while to repair The Hinde and stock up.
He now had a problem. The Spanish were after him for what he’d done in the south so he couldn’t really turn back the way he came. There was no Panama Canal back then, so Drake was faced with one choice, to cross the Pacific.
This he did, ripping off a couple of local warlords in South East Asia and docking into port on the coast of Sierra Leone with only eight pints of water left for 56 men, before getting safely back to England with his booty three years after setting off.
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Drake’s voyage put him in the history books. He became the third man to successfully circumnavigate the earth, though arguably the first to make it all the way round as previous missions ended in death for their captains long before the fleet made it home.
He also became enormously rich, from one Spanish galleon alone he’d taken the equivalent of £480m in today’s money. Queen Elizabeth’s share of the treasure was enough to pay off the entire government’s debt and then some.
The boat that made this all possible was docked in Deptford and never sailed again. Until now…
The Replica Ship
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The Elizabethans weren’t as hot on preservation as we are today. The original ship rotted away many many years ago. Some smart person though, had the idea to build a replica, and it’s not without a story of its own.
The one you’ll see docked near London Bridge was built from plans and was the result of three years of research and construction. The fact that you see it docked is somewhat misleading, this ship has clocked up over 140,000 miles of sea travel, even circumnavigating the globe once herself.
Her maiden voyage was in 1974, arriving in San Francisco about six months later on the 8th of May 1975. She spent several years there before sailing to Japan, and on home, in 1979.
The Golden Hinde: Practical Information
Address: St Mary Overie’s Dock, Cathedral St, London SE1 9DE
Opening Times: 10 am – 6 pm daily
Tickets: £6 for adults and children over three, or £18 for a family of four.
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Golden Hind
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- Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW
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Step aboard a historic ship replica for a voyage through maritime history, exploring cabins, weaponry, and tales of daring voyages.
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Dogs Not allowed
Opening Times
Open Spring & Summer only (late March to October): 10am to 4:30pm
Please check the timetable on the website before travelling.
Adult: £8.95
Child: (age 3 and over) £6.95
Family Ticket: (2 adults & 2 children) £24.95
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Embark on a maritime journey aboard the Golden Hind Museum Ship in Devon, where history comes alive on the decks of this iconic vessel. From the moment you step aboard, you're transported back in time to the era of exploration and adventure. Explore the intricately recreated cabins, imagining life at sea for Sir Francis Drake and his crew as they circumnavigated the globe.
Delve into the ship's rich history through interactive exhibits detailing the voyages, encounters, and challenges faced by its intrepid crew. Learn about the fascinating weaponry and navigation techniques of the Elizabethan era while soaking in the salty breeze and panoramic views of the harbor. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a maritime aficionado, or simply seeking an immersive experience, a visit to the Golden Hind Museum Ship promises to ignite your imagination and ignite a passion for seafaring adventures of old.
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We welcome families, groups and those visiting alone.The attraction is a life size authentic replica ship, there are therefore some steeper than normal staircases (there are no lifts) and access is via a wooden gangplank.The ship also has some uneven wooden floors & restricted headroom, meaning that for some visitors with impaired mobility, the Golden Hind may not be the most suitable of attractions to visit.
The ship offers very limited access for wheelchair users and those with severely restricted mobility.If we are notified in advance, we will arrange for a personal guide to share information about the ship in the most appropriate way from the entrance deck for those unable to access other parts of the ship or from the Harbour Side, if a visitor is unable to board the ship.
Our team are on hand to help people getting on and off the ship. For any visitors with mobility restrictions we will discuss their needs and help any visitors who decide that they are able to board the attraction with some assistance. We can also offer a fast-track service to get on board where a visitor is unable to stand in a queue, please contact us in advance of a visit to arrange this.
There are public benches adjacent to the ship but no designated seating areas on board, a member of the team will help where necessary if a seat is needed whilst on board.
We ask visitors to take notice of the signs on board, some of which contain important safety information. For visually impaired visitors, a member of the team will talk them through the safety information where required.
Assistance and all other small well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on board.
As part of the visitor experience, lighting is atmospheric which includes low but adequate display and floor lighting. There is no strobe lighting and there are no areas in total darkness.
The Safety and Hazard information may also be helpful as it contains detailed information about areas of the ship such as the entrance and decks.
We are fully committed to ensuring that children visiting are protected and kept safe from harm and children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The ship is not suitable for pushchairs.Pushchairs may be left with a member of the team at the kiosk whilst on board. Visitors are responsible for supervising their children at all times and are reminded of the safety requirements particularly when carrying babies or young children. Any children who become separated from their adults can go to the onboard shop where a member of the team will help to reunite them with their parents/guardians.
Due to space restrictions and the nature of the attraction, there are no toilet facilities, hand washing or baby changing facilities on board. The nearest public toilets are 100 metres from the entrance.
There are a number of cafes and restaurants in the near vicinity to the ship. The nearest of which is the 'Old Market House' next to the entrance to the ship which has ramp access and toilets with wheelchair access on the ground floor. There is also a lift for wheelchairs up to the first floor restaurant area.
If you are considering hiring the ship for a private function, please contact us to discuss any special needs and if / how these can be accommodated.
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Stay Aboard the World Famous Golden Hind!
For the first time in our 55-year history we will be giving guests the opportunity for a once in a lifetime experience of sleeping onboard The Golden Hind.
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The Golden Hinde is inside the congestion charge zone. The daily charge applies between 7am - 10pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Parking is available at Kipling Street, London Bridge. For more information and to book a space, please visit the NCP car park website.
Before you plan your visit, please check our Visit us page or call us on 0207 403 0123. Find out more . General Admission Adults: £6: Children (3 - 16) / Concessions: £6: Family of 4: £18: ... We hired the Golden Hinde for a private 5th birthday party. It was absolutely fantastic. The actors were fabulous.
Visit this living-history museum and find out what it was like to sail the mighty seas aboard an Elizabethan galleon during the adventurous days of the 16th century. ... This is only the 2nd Golden Hinde to be built the 1st being the one Sir Francis Drake sailed in to discover new worlds and bring back treasures for Queen Elizabeth 1st. It was ...
About. Be inspired by the voyage of Sir Francis Drake on The Golden Hinde in St Mary Overie Dock. This full-scale reconstruction of the first English ship to circumnavigate the globe is now a history-packed museum, brought to life by the knowledgeable crew. Explore at your own pace or join the crew to experience life as a 16th-century sailor.
The Golden Hinde, London. The Golden Hinde was launched in 1973 and is a full-size replica of the Golden Hind, an English galleon launched in 1577 and best known for her privateering circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake. The original Golden Hinde was the first maritime museum and on display in ...
Golden Hind with Captain Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world between 1577 and 1580. The Golden Hind made vital discoveries before returning home with amazing treasures. This ship now offers a fantastic insight into life onboard a 16th century sailing ship and is based in Brixham, Devon the area where Sir Francis Drake lived and worked.
Golden Hind with Captain Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world between 1577 and 1580. The Golden Hind made vital discoveries before returning home with amazing treasures. ... Visit; Schools/Groups; History Open today 10am to 4.30pm Prices and Tickets. Other pages in the Your Visit section. Admission Prices 2024. Cash and cards are ...
The Golden Hinde is the highest peak on Vancouver island at 2195 meters (7201 ft). Ironically, the mountain is almost in the geographic centre of Vancouver Island, as well as near the centre of Strathcona Provincial Park (2 450 km 2 605 408 acres). It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of the community of Gold River.
Located in St Mary Overie Dock, London Bankside, The Golden Hinde is a full-sized authentic reconstruction of the original ship. Built in the 1970s to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Drake claiming California for Queen Elizabeth 1st, 17th June 1579. She was a working ship which has travelled much further than the original.
Golden Hind was a galleon captained by Francis Drake in his circumnavigation of the world between 1577 and 1580. She was originally known as Pelican, but Drake renamed her mid-voyage in 1578, in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a golden hind (a female red deer).Hatton was one of the principal sponsors of Drake's world voyage. A full-sized, seaworthy reconstruction ...
Golden Hinde. Step aboard this replica of privateer Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hinde, the warship that circumnavigated the globe in 1577-1580. Kids will love exploring all the decks and cabins, but mind your heads adults (the average crew member was just 1.6m tall). It's hard to believe that approximately 60 crew members would have been ...
Enjoy access to Golden Hinde with The London Pass®. Pay nothing at the gate - simply show your pass. Explore the reconstruction of a legendary, history-making ship. Discover Sir Francis Drake's exploits and conquests. Originally known as the Pelican, this amazing Elizabethan galleon ship was renamed by Drake mid-voyage in honour of his ...
Heritage Open Day at The Golden Hinde. Visit The Golden Hinde for free on Saturday 7 September as part of Heritage Open Days. Adult: £Free | Child: £Free. More info Book. Music 8th September, Live Music: 15:00 - 18:00 & Silent Disco: 19:00 - 22:00 . Live at The Golden Hinde ...
Closed now. 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Write a review. About. The Golden Hind in Brixham Harbour, is one of only two full sized replicas in the world of 16th century explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake's famous ship. The Ship has been a feature of picturesque Brixham harbour for over fifty years, entertaining and educating thousands of visitors ...
The Golden Hind is a full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. It has a long history of screen appearances in film and television. See & feel the Captain's and Officers' cabins, how up to 60 men slept below decks, the weapons, tools, cannons, artifacts from the age of discovery, the ropes hauled by the sailors, the creak of the timbers, the voices of ...
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Write a review. About. The Golden Hind in Brixham Harbour, is one of only two full sized replicas in the world of 16th century explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake's famous ship. The Ship has been a feature of picturesque Brixham harbour for over fifty years, entertaining and educating thousands of visitors during this ...
This is only the 2nd Golden Hinde to be built the 1st being the one Sir Francis Drake sailed in to discover new worlds and bring back treasures for Queen Elizabeth 1st. It was Drake who brought back tobacco. ... The ship looked interesting and historical thought we would visit as imagined it to be the same standard as Cutty sark, unfortunately ...
The Golden Hinde: Practical Information. Address: St Mary Overie's Dock, Cathedral St, London SE1 9DE. Opening Times: 10 am - 6 pm daily. Tickets: £6 for adults and children over three, or £18 for a family of four. Website.
Embark on a maritime journey aboard the Golden Hind Museum Ship in Devon, where history comes alive on the decks of this iconic vessel. ... of the harbor. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a maritime aficionado, or simply seeking an immersive experience, a visit to the Golden Hind Museum Ship promises to ignite your imagination and ignite a ...
The Golden Hind at Brixham, Devon is a full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The Ship has been a feature of picturesque Brixham harbour for over fifty years, entertaining and educating thousands of visitors during this time - as well as being featured on many television programmes and films.
The Golden Hinde, a full-size reconstruction of the original galleon, was made in the 1970s. It also traveled around the world, sailing more than 140,000 miles (225,310 kilometers) and visiting San Francisco, Japan, and the Caribbean along the way. Now docked, the ship welcomes visitors to climb aboard and follow an interactive self-guided tour.
Five ships set sail in 1577 from Plymouth, the Golden Hind being the largest at 120 tons. Only the Hind completed the voyage and returned to Plymouth. The hardship endured in overcrowded and primive conditions was unbelievable with only 56 men returning with Drake three years after setting sail and 36,000 miles later.
Golden Hind with Captain Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world between 1577 and 1580. The Golden Hind made vital discoveries before returning home with amazing treasures. This ship now offers a fantastic insight into life onboard a 16th century sailing ship and is based in Brixham, Devon the area where Sir Francis Drake lived and worked.