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This paper presents a hitherto unknown account of Francis Drake’s voyage (1577–1580). The author is Nuno da Silva, a Portuguese pilot whom Drake seized on the Island of Santiago in Cape Verde. Since Da Silva was released in Huatulco on 13 May 1579, the account only covers events up to this date. The transcription of the source in its original language (Spanish) and an English translation are provided.

Nuno Da Silva’s Third Relation: An Unknown Report on Francis Drake’s Voyage (1577–1580)

David Salomoni
2022-01-01

Abstract

This paper presents a hitherto unknown account of Francis Drake’s voyage (1577–1580). The author is Nuno da Silva, a Portuguese pilot whom Drake seized on the Island of Santiago in Cape Verde. Since Da Silva was released in Huatulco on 13 May 1579, the account only covers events up to this date. The transcription of the source in its original language (Spanish) and an English translation are provided.
2022
Cet essai présente un compte rendu jusqu’ici inconnu du voyage de Francis Drake (1577–1580). Son auteur est Nuno da Silva, un pilote portugais capturé par Drake sur l’île de Santiago du Cap-Vert. Comme Da Silva a été libéré à Huatulco le 13 mai 1579, le compte rendu ne comprend que les événements jusqu’à cette date. La transcription de la source dans sa langue originale (l’espagnol) et une traduction en anglais sont fournies.
Este artículo presenta un relato hasta ahora desconocido del viaje de Francis Drake (1577–1580). El autor es Nuno da Silva, un piloto portugués secuestrado por Drake en la isla de Santiago en Cabo Verde. Dado que Da Silva fue liberado en Huatulco el 13 de mayo de 1579, el relato solo cubre los hechos hasta esa fecha. Se proporciona la transcripción de la fuente en su idioma original (español) y una traducción al inglés.
Francis Drake, Nuno Da Silva, Early Modern History, Maritime History
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