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Francis Drake West Indian Voyage, Cartagena,1586

Cartagena (Colombia). The fleet sailed to Cartagena; situated on the South American coast of Colombia, and captured the town of February 9th. Drake demanded, and received, a ransom of 110,000 ducats. This view of Cartagena depicts the English infantry marching on the city. The fleet remained on the coast for six weeks of repair before sailing around Cuba, through the Florida Straits, and on to St. Augustine. Map and Views Illustrating Sir Francis Drake’s West Indian Voyage, 1585-6 by Baptista Boazio.
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Francis Drake West Indian Voyage, Cartagena,1586
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Cartagena (Colombia). The fleet sailed to Cartagena; situated on the South American coast of Colombia, and captured the town of February 9th. Drake demanded, and received, a ransom of 110,000 ducats. This view of Cartagena depicts the English infantry marching on the city. The fleet remained on the coast for six weeks of repair before sailing around Cuba, through the Florida Straits, and on to St. Augustine. Map and Views Illustrating Sir Francis Drake’s West Indian Voyage, 1585-6 by Baptista Boazio.
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