A royal navy sailor from one of Francis Drake's ship from the time of the Spanish Armada in 1588. (Symons 99)

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3769 x 5600 px | 31.9 x 47.4 cm | 12.6 x 18.7 inches | 300dpi

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1588

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A royal navy sailor from one of Francis Drake's ship from the time of the Spanish Armada in 1588. (Symons 99)

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