For whom was the Ark Royal, one of the largest vessels in Queen Elizabeth I's fleet and the flagship of Lord High Admiral Howard during England's fight against the Spanish Armada, originally made in 1586?
ASir Francis Drake
BSir Walter Raleigh
CCharles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, Lord High Admiral
DQueen Elizabeth
Correct Option: 2
Explanation:
Sir Walter Raleigh
The Crown bought the ship from Raleigh in 1587. However, no money was paid, the Queen instead reducing the amount she held as being owed to her by Raleigh.