Golden Hinde landing

historic site

Anchor and plaque commemorating Francis Drake's June 17, 1579 sailing of the Golden Hinde into what is now Drake's Cove and the ship's subsequent encampment.

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:1618:4919:24
June solstice05:5019:5920:39
September equinox07:0018:3619:10
December solstice07:2516:1516:56

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

38.03466, -122.94050

Elevation 3 m (modelled from terrain)

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