Which relative of Francis Drake was a prominent sea captain?
William Hawkins
John Hawkins
Henry Morgan
Walter Raleigh
Answer
William Hawkins, a relative of Francis Drake, was a prominent sea captain in Plymouth. At an early age, Drake was placed into the household of William Hawkins, which helped shape his future career as a sailor and privateer.
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