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Henry Hudson By Kaleb Carter & Jacob Martin

Learn about the life and voyages of Henry Hudson, one of the world's most famous explorers. Discover how he navigated the region currently known as New York and found the Hudson River. Explore his quotes, the reason for his exploration, and the tragic end to his journey.

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Henry Hudson By Kaleb Carter & Jacob Martin

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  1. Henry HudsonBy Kaleb Carter & Jacob Martin

  2. Henry Hudson

  3. Henry Hudson’s Life • He lived 1570-1611. • He sailed for the English, and Dutch Merchants. • He navigated the region currently known as New York • Considered one of the worlds most famous explorers, Henry Hudson never actually found what he was looking for • He explored around New York and found the body of water known as the Hudson River

  4. Henry Hudson’s Voyages • Henry Hudson sailed many places and did many trades.

  5. Quotes from Henry Hudson • “These natives are a very good people; for when they saw that I would not remain, they supposed that I was afraid of their bows; and , taking their arrows, the broke them in pieces and threw them into the fire.” Henry Hudson

  6. “For when we were at Nova Zambia on the 6th of July, void of hope of a Northeast Passage... I therefore resolved to use all means I could to sail to the northwest.” Henry Hudson

  7. You may be asking WHY??? • He was hired to do his work the man who hired him said that the explorations would make Hudson a very wealthy man

  8. How he died • While trying to find a shorter route to Asia, Hudson's ship got trapped in the ice. Later we found out that they got on a life boat drifted out to sea and was never seen again

  9. His ship “The Half Moon”

  10. Fun Facts • He worked for the Muscovy Company • He only made four different voyages • His most famous voyage he found the Hudson River

  11. Links • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_Henry_hudsons_lifespan • http://www.boigraphy.com/people/henry-hudson-9346049 • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=henry+hudson%27s+voyages&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbnid=JKsCftDICl_9QM:&imgrefu • http://www.google.com/imgres?q=henry+hudson%27s+ships&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbnid=oHO4HZ9HskM0aM:&imgrefurl=http:

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