Golden Hind


Devon-born explorer Sir Francis Drake carried out a treasure-seeking circumnavigation of the globe aboard the Golden Hind in the late 1500s. This full-sized replica sees you crossing the gangplank, clambering below decks, peering into the captain's cabin and prowling around the poop deck – but you might be rather astonished at how small and cramped it is, considering it was the first ship to sail all the way round the world.


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