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Francis Drake, the English explorer, discovers a "fair and good" bay on the coast of the Pacific Northwest (probably Oregon or Washington).
In 1579, Francis Drake sighted a "fair and good" bay on the Pacific Northwest coast during his circumnavigation, signaling England's Pacific ambitions.
On July 26, 1579, Francis Drake's ship sighted what he described as a "fair and good" bay on the Pacific Northwest coast.
This landing marked one of the first English incursions into the North American Pacific shore.
Drake claimed the area as Nova Albion, staking English claims amidst Spanish rivalries.
The expedition provided valuable navigational knowledge that fueled future voyages and trade ventures.
His descriptions inspired cartographers, sparking European interest in the western coastline.
Though the exact location remains debated, Drake's voyage signaled England's maritime ambitions.
1579
Francis Drake
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Washington