But Hawkins was sure enough of his ground to allow his ships to slip out of Plymouth on 9 November, 1566, under a different captain, John Lovell. There were three vessels, the Paul of 200 tons under Master James Hampton, the Solomon of 100 tons under Master James Raunse, and the 40-ton Pasco under Master Robert Bolton.

John Sugden, Sir Francis Drake, loc. 100