Question

*blank* did not establish an English settlement in the New World because his ship sank first.

Answer 1

The person you are referring to is likely **Sir Humphrey Gilbert**. He attempted to establish an English settlement in the New World in the late 16th century, but his ship, the Squirrel, sank in 1583 during his voyage back to England. This shipwreck effectively prevented him from establishing a settlement.