Henry Hudson
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An English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States.
Biography
In 1607 and 1608, Hudson made two attempts on behalf of English merchants to find a rumored Northeast Passage to Cathay (present-day China) via a route above the Arctic Circle. In 1609 he landed in North America and explored the region around the modern New York metropolitan area, looking for a Northwest Passage to Asia on behalf of the Dutch East India Company. He sailed up the Hudson River, which was later named for him, and thereby laid the foundation for Dutch colonization of the region.
Hudson discovered the Hudson Strait and the immense Hudson Bay on his final expedition, while still searching for the Northwest Passage. In 1611, after wintering on the shore of James Bay, Hudson wanted to press on to the west, but most of his crew mutinied. The mutineers cast Hudson, his son, and seven others adrift; the Hudsons and their companions were never seen again.
Publications
| Title | Publication Date | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson (webpage from Wikipedia) | A detailed article on Hudson | Link |
Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Henry Hudson born | 1565 |
| Henry Hudson's 1607 Expedition Sets Sail | 1607-05-01 |
| Henry Hudson's 1607 Expedition Returns | 1607-09-15 |
| Henry Hudson's 1608 Expedition Sets Out | 1608-04-22 |
| Henry Hudson's 1608 Expedition Returns | 1608-08-26 |
| Henry Hudson's 1610 expedition sets sail | 1610-04-17 |
| Henry Hudson disappears | 1611 |
| Discovery returns to London | 1611-10-20 |
Expeditions
| Name | Begin Date | End Date | Start Head Count | End Head Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson's 1607 Voyage | 1607 | 1607 | 12 | |
| Henry Hudson's 1608 Voyage | 1608 | 1608 | 15 | |
| Henry Hudson's 1609 Voyage | 1609 | 1609 | ||
| Henry Hudson's 1610 Voyage | 1610 | 1611 | 25 |
Locations
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| North American Plate |
|---|
| Northwest Passage |
Objects Operated
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Discovery | Sea-going Vessel |
| Halve Maen | Sea-going Vessel |
| Hopewell | Sea-going Vessel |
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