4 Schools Resources
The raid on the Cacafuego. Taken from Samuel Purchas, Purchas his Pilgrimes, Vol. 1, 1625, p.51
Read the source carefully and then answer the questions.
Q6. Why do you think the anchor ropes of the ships in Lima harbour were cut?
Q7. Can you think of any reasons why Drake would want to take some rope and tackle from a ship?
Q8. Complete the table for Q5 (source 2) with what Drake found aboard the Cacafuego.