Although Drake met up with the colonists, in June 1586 there were severe storms and there was a hurried return to England by Harriot and most of the party. Harriot, together with Drake's ships, landed at Portsmouth in July 1586 and he went immediately to Raleigh to report on the expedition.
Kahit Drake matugunan up sa mga colonists, sa Hunyo 1586 ay may malubhang storms at doon ay isang dalus-dalos bumalik sa England sa pamamagitan ng Harriot at karamihan ng mga partido. Harriot, kasama ang Drake's ships, lupain at Portsmouth sa Hulyo 1586 at siya nagpunta agad sa Raleigh mag-ulat sa ang dagat.