Hudson's Third Voyage
It was only on his third voyage in 1609 that Hudson explored the river that today bears his name. For a complete account, with maps, check out Ian Chadwick's essay on Hudson's Third Voyage (external link).
Robert Jouet's Journal
The daily journal kept by Robert Jouet of Hudson's third journey of exploration aboard the Half-Moon includes what many believe is a description of the Newburgh Bay:
"September 30, 1609 The thirtieth was fair weather, and the wind at south-east a stiff gale between the mountains. We role still the afternoon. The people of the country came aboard us, and brought some small skins with them, which we bought for knive and tritles. This is a very pleasant place to build a town on. The road is very near, and view good for all winds, save an east north-east wind...."
Read the complete text of Jouet's journal
Hudson's Image
There are no known portraits of Henry Hudson, providing free reign to artists to let their imaginations run free. In the portrait at the left, Hudson appears to be young, fit, aristocratic and determined. In the image at the right, he seems older, more middle-class, and perhaps a bit typsy! Both images come from the Newburgh Bay 1909 celebrations.
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