USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Roanoke colony was founded by governor Ralph Lane in 1585 on Roanoke Island in what is now Dare County, North Carolina, United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -Moving north, Grenville finally reached Port Ferdinando on 29 July 1585, and led the first colonists to their new home, Roanoke Island. By the time Grenville left on 25 August the fort on Roanoke Island had been completed.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1585, Sir Richard Grenville, Raleigh’s cousin, sent seven ships loaded with colonists and provisions to establish a colony on Roanoke Island. Although the settlement survived, poor relations with the natives and food shortages constantly plagued the colony.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 1584 expedition having determined Roanoke Island to be a favorable location for the first English colony in North America, seven English vessels with 600 soldiers and sailors began their voyage from England to the Outer Banks in April, 1585.

Detailed explanation-5: -Led by John White, the colonists arrived at Roanoke in July, but it was not their intended destination. Roanoke Island was to only be a stopping point on this voyage so White could hopefully make contact with a very small garrison left on the island after the departure of the 1585 expedition.