Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)
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Sep 27, 2026
Una McIlvennaGUEST
Yeah.
Una McIlvennaGUEST
I mean, it doesn't really work, of course, as we know, because the voyage becomes one of the precursors to the Anglo-Spanish War, which breaks out in 1585.
Una McIlvennaGUEST
Immediately, the Spanish move to colonize the Strait of Magellan.
Una McIlvennaGUEST
They're trying to block the access to the Pacific.
BrewHOST
To be fair, the delay wasn't White's fault.
BrewHOST
By the time he arrived in England and began gathering supplies, the Anglo-Spanish War had reached a boiling point.
BrewHOST
The Atlantic was a battlefield, making travel dangerous for both sides.
BrewHOST
Any hope of contacting the colony or even getting news of their status was next to impossible.
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BrewHOST
White was left stranded, unable to return to Roanoke.
BrewHOST
What he did afterwards remains largely unknown, as he slowly faded away from public view.
BrewHOST
Meanwhile, in England, Raleigh shifted his focus from North America to Ireland after the Anglo-Spanish War, diverting most of England's naval efforts and funds there.
BrewHOST
During this period, Raleigh also fell out of favor with Queen Elizabeth I after marrying one of her ladies-in-waiting without approval.
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