Henry Hudson quotes

Henry Hudson was an English explorer and navigator famous for his voyages in search of a northwest passage to Asia. His journeys led to the exploration and mapping of parts of the Arctic Ocean and northeastern North America, including the river, bay, and strait that now bear his name. He remains an important figure in the history of exploration, symbolizing courage and the spirit of discovery. Here are 4 of his quotes:

A sea setting us upon the ice has brought us close to danger.

Henry Hudson

I used all diligence to arrive at London and therefore I now gave my crew a certificate under my hand, of my free and willing return, without persuasion or force by any one or more of them.

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