Which legendary “golden” city, allegedly located in present-day Maine, did the English sailor Davy Ingram claim to have visited in the late 16th century?
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Last updated Apr 18 2026.
Originally posted Apr 18 2026 12:36 PM.
David Ingram (1542-1583) was an English sailor who is remembered today for his claims to have walked the North American continent from Mexico to Newfoundland in 1568. His reports included claims of having seen numerous cities and towns, including Norumbega, a legendary city that appeared on early European maps of the New World.
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