January 28, 1596
Drake dies of dysentery off Portobelo, Panama
On 28 January 1596, during his last expedition to the Spanish Caribbean, Drake dies of dysentery aboard ship off Portobelo. He is buried at sea in a lead coffin.
January 28, 1596
On 28 January 1596, during his last expedition to the Spanish Caribbean, Drake dies of dysentery aboard ship off Portobelo. He is buried at sea in a lead coffin.