John Hawkins

Early years

• His first voyage was in 1562
• He was well educated
• First to run the Triangular Trade 

1570-1587

• Was part of the Ridolfi Plot to kill Queen Elizabeth  
• Appointed treasurer of the Royal Navy
• Hawkins Navy had the best fleet of ships
• His ships where Razee built

later life

• Measures made english ships fast and highly maneuverable 
• Tested against Spanish Armada 
• Was one of 3 commanders with Drake and Frobisher
• Knighted by Queen Elizabeth 

Charity

• Charity for sick and elederly sailors 
• Founded 2 hospitals to care for sailors 
• Charity continues today 

Death

• Went on a treasure hunt voyage with his Cousin Sir Drake 
• Twice attacked San Juan and Puerto Rico, Could not defat 
• Both fell ill, Hawkins died at sea, Dysentery- Diarrhea with blood 
• He was buried at sea somewhere off the coast of Porto Belo
• Succeeded by his son Sir Ricard Hawkins 

The men Have long been unpaid and need relief

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