 A Portuguese relief armada took the Portuguese on board and sailed over to Ambon where they strengthened the local garrison at what is today Ambon City.Some ended up in Malacca while others proceeded to Solor and Timor where they engaged in the lucrative sandalwood trade and remained for the next 400 years.On 3 November 1579, Sultan Babullah received a visit of Francis Drake, the well-known English seafarer and adventurer.