Frobisher
MARTIN, an English England, about 1536; was a mariner by profession. In search of a N. W. passage to India and under the patronage of the Earl of Warwick, he set sail with a fleet of three vessels from Deptford in June, 1576. After exploring different parts of the Arctic coast, and entering the strait that bears his name, he returned to England, bearing with him some black ore which is said to have been gold. In consequence of this discovery he was encouraged to make two more journeys, both of which proved fruitless. In 1558 he accompanied Drake to the West Indies. On board the "Triumph" he took part in the destruction of the Spanish Armada and was knighted for his bravery. In 1594 he served Henry IV. of France against the tion of the Spanish Armada and was knighted for his bravery. In 1594 he while attacking a fort near Brest reserved Henry IV. of France against the Leaguers and Philip II. of Spain, and outh, England, Nov. 7, 1594.