Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir Humphey Gilbert’s Voyage

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

1. Sir Humphey Gilbert’s Voyage Marker

Inscription. From Plymouth Sound on June 11th 1583
Sir Humphrey Gilbert
“The Father of British Colonisation”
Set Sail for Newfoundland
Which He Claimed for Queen Elizabeth I
On 5th August
This Plaque Was Unveiled by
The Honourable A. Brian Peckford, P.C
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
On June 14th 1983 in the Presence of
Councillor Derek Mitchell
Lord Mayor of Plymouth
To Commemorate the 400th Anniversary
Of Gilbert's Voyage

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1583.

Location. 50° 21.972′ N, 4° 8.013′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Commercial Road and The Barbican, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth, England PL1 2LR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wreck of the “Sea Venture” (here, next to this marker); Royal Visit (here, next to this marker); The Roanoke Colonies (here, next to this marker); Iron Pipes (a few steps from this marker); Sailing of the Mayflower (a few steps from this marker); Arrival of NC4 (a few steps from this marker); The Tolpuddle Martyrs

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(a few steps from this marker); 350th Anniversary of the Mayflower (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Also see . . . Humphrey Gilbert on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

2. Sir Humphey Gilbert’s Voyage Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

3. Sir Humphey Gilbert’s Voyage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.