Raleighs Virginia 1587 Major expedition in 1587 led by John White Three ships with 150 colonists including planters, craftsmen and a few women and children Destination: Chesapeake Bay, at least 50 miles farther inland (77º ) Men left at Roanoke in 1586 had disappeared Chesapeake Bay destination abandoned Second colony established at Roanoke Island White returned to England to obtain more support and supplies