Oct 25, 2011 · Drake died at sea in 1596 and his body, clad in a full suit of armour and in a lead coffin, is thought to be off the coast of Panama. He was knighted for his successful exploits …

The 400th anniversary of his funeral on 29 January 1996, gave me a less than a once in a lifetime opportunity, to be the first person to pay respects near Drake's graveside. In keeping with …

Jan 28, 2015 · He was buried in a lead coffin in the waters off the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Explorer, Naval Officer. The pre-eminent Elizabethan Era seaman, he born at Crowndale …

Nov 7, 2011 · In emerald Caribbean waters where the privateer is said to lie buried in a lead coffin, explorers using deep sea oil technology found three large ship sections offering strong …

Jan 27, 2016 · Although he requested burial on land, Drake was buried at sea in a lead coffin, along with his second cousin, Admiral Sir John Hawkins. Drake made his first voyage to the …

Oct 25, 2011 · Drake was buried in full armour and in a lead lined coffin by his crew following his death. Other marine experts spoke of the importance of the undersea find. 'We've really, I feel, …

Nov 8, 2011 · English explorer and adventurer Sir Francis Drake is known as a pirate of his time and an enemy of the Spanish. Croce is a successful businessman with a passion for pirates. …

Oct 27, 2011 · The owner of an American pirate museum claims to be close to finding the remains of Sir Francis Drake, the Elizabethan sailor and navigator. Drake died at sea in 1596 and his …

Nov 12, 2001 · The Elizabethan hero, who led the battle against the Spanish Armada, was buried at sea off the Pacific coast of Panama in a lead casket in 1596 after dying of dysentery. The …

Nov 9, 2009 · When he died off the coast of Panama in 1596, Sir Francis Drake was buried at sea, wearing full armor and encased in a lead-lined coffin. Divers, treasure hunters and Drake …