-
1554
College
He attended oxford university and served the english parliament -
1563
serving the King and Queen
Lane was serving in Queen Elizabeth I’s court, marking the beginning of a career of service to queen and country. -
1569
military service
Lane participated in a force that suppressed a rebellion in Scotland in 1569 where he gained accolades for his military skill. -
1571
Maritime affairs
Lane had involved himself in maritime affairs which included a queen’s commission to seize ships in 1571 -
1580
Helping out
he was developing plans and offering his services in helping England struggle with Spain -
Ireland
Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts. -
The charter
The king and Queen take Raleigh from ireland and tells him to colonize the new land -
The Expedition
seven ships with about 600 men under the overall command of Sir Richard Grenville left England. After a storm scattered the fleet and reduced it to five ships, the company regrouped. -
The landing
They arrived at the Outer Banks by June. By August, the colony had come ashore and built a fort following an invitation from the Indians. Grenville’s fleet left at the end of August after being unable to secure a good harbor. -
The struggle
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. Eventually, Lane decided to abandon the colony. The conditions for success were not favorable due to the colony’s small size and the ravages of storms.
