Ten incredibly rare chart drawings that show in stages the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, a defining moment in the creation of England’s maritime identity, have been saved from export in January 2021. See the full story: HERE
- The sighting of the Spanish Armada off the Lizard, 29th July 1588
- The first engagement, near Plymouth, 30th – 31st July 1588
- The skirmish off Plymouth and the aftermath, 31st July 1588
- Drake’s capture of the Rosario, Armada pursued by Howard east of Plymouth, 31st July – 1st August 1588
- The Fleet off Berry Head, Capture of the San Salvador, and the engagement near Portland Bill, 1st – 2nd August 1588
- Engagement of the fleets between Portland Bill and the Isle of Wight, 2nd – 3rd August 1588
- The Battle off the Isle of Wight, 4th August 1588
- The pursuit to Calais, 4th – 6th August 1588
- The fireship attack on the Spanish Armada, 7th August
- The battle off Gravelines, 8th August 1588