why was british hero sir drake called a pirates?

Between pirates and heroes

1. the path of pirates

Relationship to the Sea from an early age: Drake became a sailor and began sailing at the age of 12.

Spanish ship attack: gained notoriety mainly for storming Spanish ships.

Panama Attack In 1572, they stormed the port of Novidad in Panama and looted gold and silver.

In Spain, it was called "El Drake" or "Dragon."

2. British hero

Queen's patronage: Elizabeth I gave Drake the status of admiral.

Beat the Spanish Invincible Fleet In 1588, he commanded the Royal Navy and led to victory in the battle against the Spanish Invincible Fleet.
This victory established Britain's maritime dominance.

3. round the world

Navigation commencement: led five ships from the port of Plymouth in 1577, and crossed the Magellanic Channel.

Looting in the Pacific: In 1579, he stormed the Spanish Galleon Line "Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion" and got his hands on giant treasures.

Return and Glory On Sep. 26, 1580, he returned to England with only one ship, the "Golden Hind," and dedicated his treasure to the queen. Queen Elizabeth I knighted Drake.

Sir Francis Drake has established himself as one of the greatest explorers in British history, constantly walking a tightrope between pirates and heroes.

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