london126 The Golden Hinde The world encompassed 1577-1580 Living History Museum The full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake's 16th century galleon has travelled over 140,000 miles, including sailing around the world. Drake was knighted in 1581 aboard the original Golden Hinde. Queen Elizabeth I ordered the ship be preserved and it became the world's first maritime museum. Its permanent berth is now by London Bridge on the Thames.