Henry Hudson is famous for exploring the Hudson river and Hudson bay. Amoung other places include the Novaya Zemlya, a big archipelago that sticks out of northern Russia, and the coast of Nova Scotia. Overall he was trying to find a northwest passage to Far East Asia.
Henry Hudson explored the New York Harbor and the Hudson River in search of the Northwest Passage, but instead found valuable resources for the Dutch. ;
Henry Hudson explored significant areas including the Hudson River and Hudson Bay in the early 17th century, primarily seeking a northwest passage to Asia. He established Dutch claims in the region and opened up opportunities for fur trading. His voyages contributed to European understanding of North Americaβs geography.
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