History: Spaniard & The Gael | The Spanish Armada
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The Spanish Armada was the Spanish fleet that sailed against England in 1588. The 130 ship Armada was scattered when attacked by the English with fire-ships and when blown north up the east coast of England, the remaining ships attempted a return to Spain by sailing around Scotland and out into the Atlantic, past Ireland. Severe weather wrecked 24 vessels on the north and western coasts of Ireland, with the survivors having to seek refuge in Scotland. In all less than half the ships made it home. Francisco de Cuellar was a Spanish sea captain who was wrecked on the coast of Ireland. The story of his incredible journey home through Ireland and Scotland is preserved in a remarkable letter. You can read the full text in English here.
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External links
The Spanish Armada at Wikipedia
The Spanish Armada at BBC History
Francisco De Cuellar at Wikipedia
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The Spanish Armada was the Spanish fleet that sailed against England in 1588. The 130 ship Armada was scattered when attacked by the English with fire-ships and when blown north up the east coast of England, the remaining ships attempted a return to Spain by sailing around Scotland and out into the Atlantic, past Ireland. Severe weather wrecked 24 vessels on the north and western coasts of Ireland, with the survivors having to seek refuge in Scotland. In all less than half the ships made it home. Francisco de Cuellar was a Spanish sea captain who was wrecked on the coast of Ireland. The story of his incredible journey home through Ireland and Scotland is preserved in a remarkable letter. You can read the full text in English here.
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More... | To Spaniard & The Gael... | To Kids...
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External links
The Spanish Armada at Wikipedia
The Spanish Armada at BBC History
Francisco De Cuellar at Wikipedia
More links...