Golden Hinde (1973) Golden Hinde (1973) The Golden Hinde (launched 1973) is a full-size replica of the "Golden Hind" (launched 1577). She was built by traditional handcraft in Appledore, Torridge. She has travelled more than , a distance equal to more than five times around the globe. Like the original ship, she has circumnavigated the globe. She sailed from Plymouth on her maiden voyage in late 1974, arriving on 8May 1975 in San Francisco, to commemorate Sir Francis Drake's claiming of New Albion, believed to be somewhere in California. Having completed the filming of the TV series "Shogun" the vessel lay moored in
Sir Francis Drake (TV series) It later aired on NBC from 24 June 1962, to 9 September 1962 as a summer replacement for "Car 54, Where Are You?". Airdate is for ATV London ITV regions varied date and order. The complete series is out on DVD and includes a still showing Terence Morgan as Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, alluding to the famous incident when the Spanish Armada was sighted. Sir Francis Drake (TV series) Sir Francis Drake (aka The Adventures of Sir Francis Drake) is a 1961-1962 British adventure television series starring Terence Morgan as Sir Francis Drake, commander of the sailing ship the