Frobisher

Martin, an English navigator; born in Don caster, Yorkshire, England, about 1536; was a mariner by profe ion. In search of a N. W. pa age to India and under the patronage of the Earl of Warwick, he set sail with a fleet of three ve els from Deptford in June, 1576. After exploring different parts of the Arctic coast, and entering the strait that bears his name he returned to England, bearing with him some black ore which is said to have been gold. In consequence of this discovery he was encouraged to make two more journeys, both of which proved fruitle . On board the “Triumph” he took part in the destruction of the Spanish Armada and was knighted for his bravery. In 1594 he served under Henry IY. of France against the Leaguers and Philip II. of Spain, and while attacking a fort near Brest received a mortal wound. He died in Plymouth, England, Nov. 7, 1594.