Sir. Richard Hawkins was the only son of Sir John Hawkins and his wife Katherine Godson. From the time he was a tiny boy, he was his father's constant companion. He was brought up under great advantage because his father and his Uncle William Hawkins were renowned seaman, political men and very wealthy, owning 30 good sailing ships.
Richard made his first long voyage to the West Indies with his Uncle William in 1582. During that voyage he showed boldness and shrewdness of a good officer. He wrote and published his observations of this voyage and many others.
Richard Hawkins became an Admiral in the Royal Navy. He served under Sir Francis Drake in the 1585-1586 expedition to the West Indies. In 1588, he commanded the Swallow, in the battle to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Two years later he sailed to the coast Of Portugal with his father as part of the first and unsuccessful attempt to intercept the Spanish treasure fleet and seize it for England.
During the long voyages at sea, scurvy would become an epidemic and was claiming thousands of lives of the Royal Navy. Admiral Richard Hawkins became the first person to realize, on a voyage in 1593 that this disease could be defeated by serving the sailors 3 spoonfuls of sour orange or lemon juice each day. It soon became a life preserving practice to add citrus juice to the diet. The elimination of scurvy played a big part in England's domination of the seas.
Richard Hawkins had great ambition, and was the sixth captain to sail around the world, crossing the Atlantic and sailing through the Strait of Magellan, like Francis Drake did before him, and for his skills obtained the name of the "Complete Seaman." However he was captured in 1594 by two Spanish ships, taken to Peru, and sent to Spain in 1597, where he remained in prison until 1602. He was ransomed for 3000 pounds, the sum that was left for this purpose by his father.. Queen Elizabith died in 1603 and Richard was made Vice Admiral and was knighted in the summer of 1603 by King James I. He served in Parliament in 1604, and as Vice Admiral he was active in defending the Devonshire coast from pirates.
He purchased the house and Manor of Poole in Slapton. It was situated between Dartmouth and the Start Point, The residents was surrounded by many fine trees, was about three-quarters of a mile from the Church; but the ruins of the old mansion was demolished about 1880 and now there is a modern farm house on the site.
Richard suddenly died April 17, 1622, in the chamber of the Priory Council. Lady Judith survived him, dying on the 30th of May 1629. They were buried in Slapton Church. On a slate stone slab, on the floor, by the Poole pew, to the right of the alter is the following inscription, "lyeth the body of Lady Judith Hawkins wife unto Sir Richard 1629.
(This bio was researched and compiled by Sir Richard Hawkins 8th great granddaughter, Audrey DeCamp Hoffman)
There have been 2 photos with a caption Added by: Joyce. She is, also, Sir Richard Hawkins 8th great granddaughter.
Caption: Sir Richard Hawkins (1562-1622; Devon, England, British Isles) wrote a book about his 1593 voyage throughout the South Sea (today: the Pacific Ocean). For centuries, Sir Hawkins's "Observations" served as a guide and instructional manual for seafarers far and wide. As no other such detailed account had ever been recorded, one might say that Sir Richard "wrote the book" on seafaring of the day, and of the days to follow.
Here is a photograph of his book's title page.
Interestingly (and sadly), Sir Richard was able to view his finished book printed, pages stacked in order ... but not yet bound. The Admiral passed away before seeing his completed labor of passion bound by covers and a spine.
A NOTE OF INTEREST: (I, Audrey DeCamp Hoffman received this note)
Hello: I am a direct descendant of Richard Hawkins of Slapton, Devon. Thank you for the find-a-grave memorial.
My wife and I have just returned from England where we saw the street and church where Sir John lived and worshiped in London. We also visited the Village and church of Slapton, Devon where Sir Richard and his son Richard are both buried along with their wives. The church was closed that day so we didn't get a chance to see any Parish records. There are several public memorials for Sir John in Plymouth where the fleet was launched that defeated the Spanish Armada.
Keep up the good work.
George Mullins
Richard made his first long voyage to the West Indies with his Uncle William in 1582. During that voyage he showed boldness and shrewdness of a good officer. He wrote and published his observations of this voyage and many others.
Richard Hawkins became an Admiral in the Royal Navy. He served under Sir Francis Drake in the 1585-1586 expedition to the West Indies. In 1588, he commanded the Swallow, in the battle to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Two years later he sailed to the coast Of Portugal with his father as part of the first and unsuccessful attempt to intercept the Spanish treasure fleet and seize it for England.
During the long voyages at sea, scurvy would become an epidemic and was claiming thousands of lives of the Royal Navy. Admiral Richard Hawkins became the first person to realize, on a voyage in 1593 that this disease could be defeated by serving the sailors 3 spoonfuls of sour orange or lemon juice each day. It soon became a life preserving practice to add citrus juice to the diet. The elimination of scurvy played a big part in England's domination of the seas.
Richard Hawkins had great ambition, and was the sixth captain to sail around the world, crossing the Atlantic and sailing through the Strait of Magellan, like Francis Drake did before him, and for his skills obtained the name of the "Complete Seaman." However he was captured in 1594 by two Spanish ships, taken to Peru, and sent to Spain in 1597, where he remained in prison until 1602. He was ransomed for 3000 pounds, the sum that was left for this purpose by his father.. Queen Elizabith died in 1603 and Richard was made Vice Admiral and was knighted in the summer of 1603 by King James I. He served in Parliament in 1604, and as Vice Admiral he was active in defending the Devonshire coast from pirates.
He purchased the house and Manor of Poole in Slapton. It was situated between Dartmouth and the Start Point, The residents was surrounded by many fine trees, was about three-quarters of a mile from the Church; but the ruins of the old mansion was demolished about 1880 and now there is a modern farm house on the site.
Richard suddenly died April 17, 1622, in the chamber of the Priory Council. Lady Judith survived him, dying on the 30th of May 1629. They were buried in Slapton Church. On a slate stone slab, on the floor, by the Poole pew, to the right of the alter is the following inscription, "lyeth the body of Lady Judith Hawkins wife unto Sir Richard 1629.
(This bio was researched and compiled by Sir Richard Hawkins 8th great granddaughter, Audrey DeCamp Hoffman)
There have been 2 photos with a caption Added by: Joyce. She is, also, Sir Richard Hawkins 8th great granddaughter.
Caption: Sir Richard Hawkins (1562-1622; Devon, England, British Isles) wrote a book about his 1593 voyage throughout the South Sea (today: the Pacific Ocean). For centuries, Sir Hawkins's "Observations" served as a guide and instructional manual for seafarers far and wide. As no other such detailed account had ever been recorded, one might say that Sir Richard "wrote the book" on seafaring of the day, and of the days to follow.
Here is a photograph of his book's title page.
Interestingly (and sadly), Sir Richard was able to view his finished book printed, pages stacked in order ... but not yet bound. The Admiral passed away before seeing his completed labor of passion bound by covers and a spine.
A NOTE OF INTEREST: (I, Audrey DeCamp Hoffman received this note)
Hello: I am a direct descendant of Richard Hawkins of Slapton, Devon. Thank you for the find-a-grave memorial.
My wife and I have just returned from England where we saw the street and church where Sir John lived and worshiped in London. We also visited the Village and church of Slapton, Devon where Sir Richard and his son Richard are both buried along with their wives. The church was closed that day so we didn't get a chance to see any Parish records. There are several public memorials for Sir John in Plymouth where the fleet was launched that defeated the Spanish Armada.
Keep up the good work.
George Mullins
Sir. Richard Hawkins was the only son of Sir John Hawkins and his wife Katherine Godson. From the time he was a tiny boy, he was his father's constant companion. He was brought up under great advantage because his father and his Uncle William Hawkins were renowned seaman, political men and very wealthy, owning 30 good sailing ships.
Richard made his first long voyage to the West Indies with his Uncle William in 1582. During that voyage he showed boldness and shrewdness of a good officer. He wrote and published his observations of this voyage and many others.
Richard Hawkins became an Admiral in the Royal Navy. He served under Sir Francis Drake in the 1585-1586 expedition to the West Indies. In 1588, he commanded the Swallow, in the battle to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Two years later he sailed to the coast Of Portugal with his father as part of the first and unsuccessful attempt to intercept the Spanish treasure fleet and seize it for England.
During the long voyages at sea, scurvy would become an epidemic and was claiming thousands of lives of the Royal Navy. Admiral Richard Hawkins became the first person to realize, on a voyage in 1593 that this disease could be defeated by serving the sailors 3 spoonfuls of sour orange or lemon juice each day. It soon became a life preserving practice to add citrus juice to the diet. The elimination of scurvy played a big part in England's domination of the seas.
Richard Hawkins had great ambition, and was the sixth captain to sail around the world, crossing the Atlantic and sailing through the Strait of Magellan, like Francis Drake did before him, and for his skills obtained the name of the "Complete Seaman." However he was captured in 1594 by two Spanish ships, taken to Peru, and sent to Spain in 1597, where he remained in prison until 1602. He was ransomed for 3000 pounds, the sum that was left for this purpose by his father.. Queen Elizabith died in 1603 and Richard was made Vice Admiral and was knighted in the summer of 1603 by King James I. He served in Parliament in 1604, and as Vice Admiral he was active in defending the Devonshire coast from pirates.
He purchased the house and Manor of Poole in Slapton. It was situated between Dartmouth and the Start Point, The residents was surrounded by many fine trees, was about three-quarters of a mile from the Church; but the ruins of the old mansion was demolished about 1880 and now there is a modern farm house on the site.
Richard suddenly died April 17, 1622, in the chamber of the Priory Council. Lady Judith survived him, dying on the 30th of May 1629. They were buried in Slapton Church. On a slate stone slab, on the floor, by the Poole pew, to the right of the alter is the following inscription, "lyeth the body of Lady Judith Hawkins wife unto Sir Richard 1629.
(This bio was researched and compiled by Sir Richard Hawkins 8th great granddaughter, Audrey DeCamp Hoffman)
There have been 2 photos with a caption Added by: Joyce. She is, also, Sir Richard Hawkins 8th great granddaughter.
Caption: Sir Richard Hawkins (1562-1622; Devon, England, British Isles) wrote a book about his 1593 voyage throughout the South Sea (today: the Pacific Ocean). For centuries, Sir Hawkins's "Observations" served as a guide and instructional manual for seafarers far and wide. As no other such detailed account had ever been recorded, one might say that Sir Richard "wrote the book" on seafaring of the day, and of the days to follow.
Here is a photograph of his book's title page.
Interestingly (and sadly), Sir Richard was able to view his finished book printed, pages stacked in order ... but not yet bound. The Admiral passed away before seeing his completed labor of passion bound by covers and a spine.
A NOTE OF INTEREST: (I, Audrey DeCamp Hoffman received this note)
Hello: I am a direct descendant of Richard Hawkins of Slapton, Devon. Thank you for the find-a-grave memorial.
My wife and I have just returned from England where we saw the street and church where Sir John lived and worshiped in London. We also visited the Village and church of Slapton, Devon where Sir Richard and his son Richard are both buried along with their wives. The church was closed that day so we didn't get a chance to see any Parish records. There are several public memorials for Sir John in Plymouth where the fleet was launched that defeated the Spanish Armada.
Keep up the good work.
George Mullins
Richard made his first long voyage to the West Indies with his Uncle William in 1582. During that voyage he showed boldness and shrewdness of a good officer. He wrote and published his observations of this voyage and many others.
Richard Hawkins became an Admiral in the Royal Navy. He served under Sir Francis Drake in the 1585-1586 expedition to the West Indies. In 1588, he commanded the Swallow, in the battle to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Two years later he sailed to the coast Of Portugal with his father as part of the first and unsuccessful attempt to intercept the Spanish treasure fleet and seize it for England.
During the long voyages at sea, scurvy would become an epidemic and was claiming thousands of lives of the Royal Navy. Admiral Richard Hawkins became the first person to realize, on a voyage in 1593 that this disease could be defeated by serving the sailors 3 spoonfuls of sour orange or lemon juice each day. It soon became a life preserving practice to add citrus juice to the diet. The elimination of scurvy played a big part in England's domination of the seas.
Richard Hawkins had great ambition, and was the sixth captain to sail around the world, crossing the Atlantic and sailing through the Strait of Magellan, like Francis Drake did before him, and for his skills obtained the name of the "Complete Seaman." However he was captured in 1594 by two Spanish ships, taken to Peru, and sent to Spain in 1597, where he remained in prison until 1602. He was ransomed for 3000 pounds, the sum that was left for this purpose by his father.. Queen Elizabith died in 1603 and Richard was made Vice Admiral and was knighted in the summer of 1603 by King James I. He served in Parliament in 1604, and as Vice Admiral he was active in defending the Devonshire coast from pirates.
He purchased the house and Manor of Poole in Slapton. It was situated between Dartmouth and the Start Point, The residents was surrounded by many fine trees, was about three-quarters of a mile from the Church; but the ruins of the old mansion was demolished about 1880 and now there is a modern farm house on the site.
Richard suddenly died April 17, 1622, in the chamber of the Priory Council. Lady Judith survived him, dying on the 30th of May 1629. They were buried in Slapton Church. On a slate stone slab, on the floor, by the Poole pew, to the right of the alter is the following inscription, "lyeth the body of Lady Judith Hawkins wife unto Sir Richard 1629.
(This bio was researched and compiled by Sir Richard Hawkins 8th great granddaughter, Audrey DeCamp Hoffman)
There have been 2 photos with a caption Added by: Joyce. She is, also, Sir Richard Hawkins 8th great granddaughter.
Caption: Sir Richard Hawkins (1562-1622; Devon, England, British Isles) wrote a book about his 1593 voyage throughout the South Sea (today: the Pacific Ocean). For centuries, Sir Hawkins's "Observations" served as a guide and instructional manual for seafarers far and wide. As no other such detailed account had ever been recorded, one might say that Sir Richard "wrote the book" on seafaring of the day, and of the days to follow.
Here is a photograph of his book's title page.
Interestingly (and sadly), Sir Richard was able to view his finished book printed, pages stacked in order ... but not yet bound. The Admiral passed away before seeing his completed labor of passion bound by covers and a spine.
A NOTE OF INTEREST: (I, Audrey DeCamp Hoffman received this note)
Hello: I am a direct descendant of Richard Hawkins of Slapton, Devon. Thank you for the find-a-grave memorial.
My wife and I have just returned from England where we saw the street and church where Sir John lived and worshiped in London. We also visited the Village and church of Slapton, Devon where Sir Richard and his son Richard are both buried along with their wives. The church was closed that day so we didn't get a chance to see any Parish records. There are several public memorials for Sir John in Plymouth where the fleet was launched that defeated the Spanish Armada.
Keep up the good work.
George Mullins
