What was the purpose of Henry Hudson's voyage?

Hudson's fourth voyage was financed by the English merchant Thomas Smith. He left in the ship Discovery, in April, 1610. He sailed across the North Atlantic into the Hudson Strait and then into Hudson Bay. read more

Knowledge gained during Henry Hudson's four voyages significantly expanded on that from previous explorations made in the 16th century by Giovanni da Verrazano of Italy, John Davis of England and Willem Barents of Holland. read more

The main purpose of Henry Hudson's explorations was to find a passage to the Orient. He went of four expedition and discovered Hudson Bay in New York on his third voyage in 1609. read more