What was the name of the ship Francis Drake was knighted on?
Golden Hind
Queen Elizabeth
The Pelican
The Mary Rose
Answer
Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I aboard his ship, the Golden Hind, in 1581. The knighthood was a recognition of his successful circumnavigation and his contributions to England's naval power and prestige.
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