The Great Explorer:

The Great Explorer: Henry Hudson

The Great Explorer:

By: Grace Hou and Brandon Malamis

I discovered Hudson Bay! Sadly, the hard wayHenry Hudson

Introduction to HudsonMay be born between 1570-1575 near London, Great BritainDied 1611 out at seaEnglish nationalityAn Explorer and NavigatorVery well educated

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Purposes for ExplorationFirst Voyage-to discover a passage by the North Pole t0 Japan/ChinaSecond & Third Voyage-to discover a northwest passage through the Arctic waters north of RussiaFourth Voyage-to discover a Northwest passage to the Orient

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Difficulties Experienced on his ExpeditionsEncountered storms and windOn Henry Hudson's last voyage, when his crew demanded to go home, Hudson wanted to continue the voyageShip stranded in iceHudsons crew was led to mutiny and put Hudson, his son, and other supporters in a small boat, left to die.On Henrys third voyage, King James I of England forbade Hudson to sail for England

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First Journey- May 1607Ship: The HopewellCrew: 12 menSupporter: English Muscovy CompanyRoute: Left from Gravesend, EnglandSailed northwest of Greenland Hit Spitsbergen (an island in Norway) and sailed westDue to bad weather, changed course and sailed back to England.

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Second Journey- April 1608Ship: HopewellSupporter: English Muscovy CompanyVoyage: Left from Thames; Sailed past Norway towards Russia; Due to bad weather and conditions on the ship, he had to change course and head back to Gravesend, England

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Third Journey-April 1609Ship: Halfmoon20 crew membersSponsor: Dutch United east India CompanyVoyage: Left from HollandFirst, went to Norway, then to RussiaChanged course and went west towards warmer watersSailed into Georges Harbor and explored the New World for a few daysLeft and passed Jamestown and ManhattanIn November, Hudson decided to go home and arrived in Dartmouth, England

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Fourth Voyage- April 1610Ship: DiscoverySupporter: Muscovy CompanyVoyage: Left St. Katherines DocksSailed up River ThamesSailed past Scotland, Greenland, and IcelandReached Hudson StraitSailed South of James BayReached the south most part of Hudson BayGot stuck in ice and suffered the winter with coldness, hunger, scurvy, and angry NativesWhen the ice melted, Hudson wanted to sail furtherThis led the crew to mutiny

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Historical ContributionsFamous for:Voyages of exploration for the Muscovy CompanyDiscovery of Hudson Bay, River, and StraitNamed after Hudson Memorial Park, Monument, and Bridge

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Interesting FactsRobert Bylot was one of Hudsons crewmembers that took mutiny on HudsonWhen Hudson reached Hudson Strait in his 4th voyage, he named the headlands Cape Digges and Cape Wolstenholme for important members of the Muscovy CompanyHudsons crew was the first to survive in the Canadian Arctic

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ForwardTHE END!But Wait!!!

ITS TIME FOR.

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TrueHudson made 4 voyages.orFalseHudson sailed on the Halfmoon on his 3rd voyage.Hudson left from Holland on April 1608. The Muscovy Company supported Hudson for 3 voyages.William Baffin was part of Hudsons crew. Hudsons first ship was called the Hopeful.Hudson left from St. Katherine Docks on his 4th voyage.Hudson arrived in Dartmouth, England on his 2nd voyage.

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WRONG!!!R GHT!!!

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Now..The ACTUAL End!!

Goodbye! Please visit me again! I get lonely because my son is with the Indians, and all my crew died..

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Bibliography-Websiteshttp://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/henry-hudson.htm

http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/henry-hudson-bridge-rachel-figueroa-levin.jpg

http://www.east-buc.ki2.ia.us/00-01/Exp/hh/hh.htm

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Bibliography-Books , Programs & EncyclopediasGoodman,John Elizabeth. Beyond the Sea of Ice. New York: Mikaya Press, 1999. Print. Manning, Ruth. Henry Hudson. Chicago: Heinemann Library, 2001. Print.World Book EncyclopediaAudacityMicrosoft Clipart

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