Question

Sir francis drake of england was the second man to sail around the world. who explorer was the first to achieve this?

a.christopher columbus
b.ferdinand magellan
c.sir francis drake
d.john cabot

Answer 1

B. Ferdinand Magellan

Step-by-step explanation:

The first around the world sailing record for circumnavigation of the world was Juan Sebastián Elcano and the remaining members of Ferdinand Magellan's crew who completed their journey in 1522. The first solo record was set by Joshua Slocum in the Spray (1898). Most races or solo attempts start from Europe.

Answer 2

Ferdinand Magellan was the first.