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Surrender of Hawkins

When
1 July 1594
Where
Bay of San Mateo
Part of
Action of San Mateo Bay

Hawkins surrendered the Dainty on 1 July 1594, securing a safe-conduct for himself and his crew.

After being severely wounded and losing 27 men, with the Dainty nearly sinking, Hawkins surrendered on 1 July 1594. He obtained a promise of safe-conduct for himself and his crew to leave the country.

Sources

  1. Richard Hawkins Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-15

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