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1563
Lane and the Queen
Lane was serving in the Queens court -
1569
Accolades to Lane
He gained accolades for his military skill -
1571
First time with ships
Lane had involved himself in maritime affairs which included a queen’s commission to seize ships -
1580
Lane's plans
He was developing plans and offering his services in helping England struggle with Spain -
Directing
Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts -
The Europeans left
even ships with about 600 men under the overall command of Sir Richard Grenville left England -
Invitation
The colony had come ashore and built a fort following an invitation from the Indians -
Lanes first sail
The queen called Lane to sail to Roanoke in Virginia -
Bringing them back home
a fleet led by Sir Francis Drake left Roanoke carrying the first English colonists back home. -
The colony suffered
Lane’s colony of 107 men lasted for only eight months. Lane’s men explored the countryside with the intent of finding a better site for settlement. The colony suffered because of the lack of supplies and Lane’s lack of skill in dealing with the Indians.