North American voyages

Henry Hudson · 1609 CE – 1611 CE · Earth

Find a passage to Asia through North America.

Historical context

English and Dutch merchants funded Hudson's search for a passage to Asia through North America. He never found it, but his river and his bay anchored two empires.

The voyage, step by step

1. For the Dutch

   1609 CE

   Hudson sails for the Dutch East India Company to find a passage through North America.

2. Approaching North America

   1609 CE

   He explores the coast and the river that will bear his name.

3. Hudson Bay

   1610 CE

   Entering a great icy bay, the ship is trapped for the winter.

4. Mutiny

   1611 CE

   His crew cast Hudson, his son and loyal sailors adrift; they are never seen again.

Outcome

Explored the Hudson River and Hudson Bay.

Henry Hudson

English navigator who explored the North American coast and the Arctic in search of a passage to Asia.

Read on Wikipedia

Sources

• Henry Hudson — Wikipedia

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