The Flight of the Golden Hinde by S. Conforth [S Conforth (writer),
Vicente Vaño Ibarra ("Vanyo") artist ],
another strip that featured in the debut issue of Battle Picture Weekly.
This story featured a replica of Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hinde that sets sail in 1937
aiming to circumnavigate the world to commemorate the 450th anniversary
of Drake's 1577 voyage. The ship is still at sea when the war breaks out in 1939.
The Captain, James Finch, disobeys an order to return to Britain and instead decides
to complete the voyage.
Issues: #001 - #012
March 01, 1975 - May 17, 1975
Cover #001 Cover #002
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