"...from the Golden Hind returning with her round flanks full of treasure" (Conrad, 2).
The Golden Hind was the ship used in Sir Francis Drake's expedition. It is famous because not only did it successfully complete a voyage around the world, but it also came back with treasures from all around the world. For sailors, it was a symbol for good luck.
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http://www.mcn.org/2/oseeler/drake.htm
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