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Events on Thursday 10 July 1597 1
1597Islands VoyageEnglish expedition to the Azores fails to seize the Spanish treasure fleetAn English fleet under the Earl of Essex and Walter Raleigh sailed to the Azores hoping to intercept Spain's annual treasure fleet and strike Spanish naval bases. Poor coordination between the commanders let the treasure fleet escape, and the expedition achieved little while leaving England's coast exposed. The voyage damaged Essex's standing at Elizabeth I's court.