A Tudor Gunner

William, a master gunner, recounts his experiences serving under Sir Francis Drake. He describes Drake's leadership, innovations in shipbuilding, and new battle tactics that revolutionized naval warfare. The narrative covers the raid on Cadiz, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and the strategic maneuvers that led to their victory. William highlights the importance of gunnery and the impact of Drake's strategies on English naval dominance.

Who does William serve as a master gunner?

• The Spanish Armada

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Sir Francis Drake

• Queen Elizabeth I

What was one of the key innovations in shipbuilding introduced by Drake?

• Making ships taller

• Adding more sails

• Streamlining ships for speed

• Using wooden anchors

How did Drake change naval battle tactics?

• By boarding enemy ships

• By using smaller ships

• By firing full broadsides

• By using more sails

What was the main advantage of the English gunnery technique?

• Larger cannonballs

• More accurate targeting

• Higher firing range

• Faster loading times

What was the purpose of the raid on Cadiz?

• To sink Spanish ships

• To burn seasoned oak for barrels

• To capture Spanish soldiers

• To capture Spanish gold

What formation did the Spanish Armada use during the battle?

• A circular formation

• A zigzag pattern

• A crescent moon

• A straight line

How did the English use fire ships against the Spanish Armada?

• To create a diversion

• To block their path

• To signal for reinforcements

• To set the Spanish ships on fire

What was the outcome of the battle against the Spanish Armada?

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The English fleet was destroyed

• The Spanish Armada was defeated

• The Spanish Armada was victorious

What did the English do after the initial battle with the Spanish Armada?

• They surrendered to the Spanish

• They pursued the Armada up the East Coast

• They retreated to England

• They sought reinforcements from France

What was a significant challenge faced by the Spanish Armada during their campaign?

• Rotten food and water

• Lack of experienced sailors

• Poor weather conditions

• Inadequate ship design