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Fleet Departure
- When
- 7 June 1576
- Where
- Blackwall
The expedition fleet left Blackwall on 7 June 1576 after receiving royal approval and Muscovy Company licensing.
Following repairs at the Shetland Islands in late June, the fleet set sail from Blackwall on 7 June 1576. The expedition was licensed by the Muscovy Company and supported by Queen Elizabeth I, aiming to find a northwest passage to Cathay.
Sources
- Martin Frobisher Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
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