Year 5 - Golden Hind Trip

Leaving Plymouth this sun washed bluing day
With light winds sweeping mist inside the bay
Vaporous ghosts lingering near the hull
Muting echoes of the anchor's rising thud.
Pelican, a ship of fated resolve,
Clinging close to view appears then dissolves
Paradoxically as light is shun,
Outward measure's of sight reduced to none;
But, in the banquet of a glorious sun
Inward vision remains though feasting done,
Tranquility prevails in silent calm
Each stronger thought giving the weaker alms,
In the company of this sumptuous fare
Faith sustaining hope feed those who dare.
This field of adventure, a complex grain,
Planted in the tiered garden of the brain
Watered by blood of a stout fearless heart
Seeding passion heroic deeds impart.

The Golden Hinde was launched in 1973 and is a full-size replica of the Golden Hind, an English galleon launched in 1577 and best known for her privateering circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake.

The Ship is now a history-packed museum, brought to life by the knowledgeable crew.  You are able to explore at your own pace or join the crew to experience life as a 16th-century sailor.

Today our Year 5 children were lucky enough to climb aboard and explore the galleon in all its beauty.  The children were immersed in seafaring history and a fabulous day was had by all.

Aye aye captain!!!!