Sir John Hawkins, an English naval commander and slave trader, made several voyages in the 16th century. On his initial expedition in 1562, he sailed with a fleet that included several ships and a crew of around 100 men. He also brought enslaved Africans to the Americas during these voyages, marking one of the early instances of the transatlantic slave trade. His expeditions were significant in expanding English maritime trade and influence.
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