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Landing and Claim of Nova Albion
- When
- 17 June 1579
- Where
- Drakes Bay, Northern California
Drake landed in Northern California on 17 June 1579, claiming the land for Elizabeth I and naming it Nova Albion.
Upon arriving at Drakes Bay, Drake claimed the territory for Queen Elizabeth I. He named it Nova Albion, citing the white cliffs' resemblance to England. He asserted sovereignty for Elizabeth and successive monarchs.
Sources
- New Albion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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