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Henry HUDSON was born abt. 1565 in England
Henry HUDSON was the child of ? and ?Henry HUDSON died 23 June 1611 in James Bay, Canada.
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Henry HUDSON was a Sea explorer, navigator, searched for the Northeast and Northwest Passages.
The navigateur, or navigator, was the person on board a ship responsible for its navigation — a set of tasks to determine the position of a boat or ship and the route to follow. The navigator's primary responsibility was to be aware of the ship's position at all times. Near coastlines, he had to avoid hazards by determining optimal routes depending on the shoals, the state of the tide, and the channels to follow. On the high seas, he had to be skilled in long-term forecasting in order to make the best possible decisions depending on the weather.
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Henry HUDSON was a Sea explorer, navigator, searched for the Northeast and Northwest Passages.
The navigateur, or navigator, was the person on board a ship responsible for its navigation — a set of tasks to determine the position of a boat or ship and the route to follow. The navigator's primary responsibility was to be aware of the ship's position at all times. Near coastlines, he had to avoid hazards by determining optimal routes depending on the shoals, the state of the tide, and the channels to follow. On the high seas, he had to be skilled in long-term forecasting in order to make the best possible decisions depending on the weather.
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Henry Hudson was an English explorer and navigator who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his numerous voyages in search of a northwest passage to Asia and for exploring the northeastern coast of North America.
Hudson was born around 1565, although the exact date and place of his birth remain uncertain. He made several voyages during his career, but the most notable ones were conducted under the sponsorship of the Dutch East India Company and the English Muscovy Company.
In 1607, Hudson made his first significant voyage under the Dutch East India Company. He set out in search of a northeastern passage to Asia by sailing around the northern tip of Russia. However, he encountered thick ice and harsh weather conditions, which forced him to abandon the attempt.
In 1609, Hudson undertook another journey, this time under the employ of the Dutch East India Company and the Dutch West India Company. He was tasked with finding a northwest passage...Read MORE...
Henry Hudson was an English explorer and navigator who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his numerous voyages in search of a northwest passage to Asia and for exploring the northeastern coast of North America.
Hudson was born around 1565, although the exact date and place of his birth remain uncertain. He made several voyages during his career, but the most notable ones were conducted under the sponsorship of the Dutch East India Company and the English Muscovy Company.
In 1607, Hudson made his first significant voyage under the Dutch East India Company. He set out in search of a northeastern passage to Asia by sailing around the northern tip of Russia. However, he encountered thick ice and harsh weather conditions, which forced him to abandon the attempt.
In 1609, Hudson undertook another journey, this time under the employ of the Dutch East India Company and the Dutch West India Company. He was tasked with finding a northwest passage...Read MORE...
1609 - September - Navigator Henry Hudson discovers island of Manhattan
Visit Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
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Visit Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
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1611 Death 23 June 1611
James Bay, Canada
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- Updated: 8/1/2023 3:50:53 PM
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