Historedia
Person

Martin Frobisher

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1576–1578

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Martin Frobisher, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Martin Frobisher's Second Voyage

    1576

    Role: English navigator and expedition leader

    1. 7 June 1576 · BlackwallFleet Departure

      The expedition fleet left Blackwall on 7 June 1576 after receiving royal approval and Muscovy Company licensing.

    2. 11 July 1576 · Southeastern tip of GreenlandSighting of Greenland

      On 11 July 1576, Frobisher's fleet sighted the southeastern tip of Greenland, mistaking it for the non-existent island of Friesland.

  2. Martin Frobisher's Third Expedition

    1578

    Role: Expedition Leader

    1. 3 June 1578 · PlymouthDeparture from Plymouth

      The expedition departed Plymouth on 3 June 1578, beginning the third voyage.

    2. 20 June 1578 · GreenlandArrival at Greenland

      By 20 June 1578, the fleet reached the south of Greenland, where Frobisher and some men landed.

Sources

  1. Martin Frobisher Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
  2. Frobisher Bay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17