Frobisher
Sir Martin, 1535?–94, English navigator and explorer.
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Is there any chance of a final appearance by Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson) before the end?
‘Damages’ Premiere: The Creators on That Twist, Julian Assange & The Final Season | Jace Lacob | July 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTZelman: That was always the intention with the story of Frobisher.
Martin Frobisher, the English navigator, sailed on his second voyage for the discovery of a north-west passage to India.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellMartin Frobisher was despatched with three pinnaces to discover a northwest passage, but compelled by the ice to return.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHalf the fleet he stationed under Frobisher off the Spanish coast to distract the attention of the Spaniards.
Sir Walter Ralegh | William Stebbing
The failure of Frobisher's quest for gold only drew the nobler spirits engaged in it to plans of colonisation.
History of the English People | John Richard GreenNor must we forget brave Martin Frobisher's fruitless voyages to Greenland in 1576-81.
The Spanish Pioneers | Charles F. Lummis
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/ (ˈfrəʊbɪʃə) /
Sir Martin . ?1535–94, English navigator and explorer: made three unsuccessful voyages in search of the Northwest Passage (1576; 1577; 1578), visiting Labrador and Baffin Island
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