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Henry Hudson reaches the river that would later be named after him – the Hudson River.
Explorer Henry Hudson reaches the vast North American river later named the Hudson River.
On September 13, 1609, English navigator Henry Hudson sailed into a wide river on present-day New York’s coast.
Sailing under the Dutch East India Company, Hudson sought a Northwest Passage to Asia.
He documented the river’s depth and potential for trade, noting its calm waters and fertile banks.
Hudson’s exploration laid the foundation for Dutch colonization in the region.
He anchored near what would become Manhattan, establishing the first European contact with local Lenape tribes.
Although the passage to Asia proved illusory, the river became a vital artery for commerce.
Hudson’s name would be immortalized on maps, shaping future settlements along its shores.
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Henry Hudson
Hudson River