Block Island (Long Island)
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Adriaen Block sailed for the Dutch.
Adriaen Maertensz Block died in 1661.
Adriaen Maertensz Block was born in 1582.
Adriaen Block did so to find the north western gate
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Holland sent Adriaen Block in 1613.
Adriaen Block, from Amsterdam, explored the mid-Atlantic region near Rhode Island during four voyages between 1611 - 14. Block Island is named after him.
The Algonquians taught Adriaen Block to build a type of canoe known as a "bateau." These canoes were made of birch bark stretched over a wooden frame and were ideally suited for navigating the waterways of the region.
Adriaen Block explored land around the Connecticut river in 1614
As Connecticut is part of the United States, it could be said that Christopher Columbus "discovered" it. However, to be specific, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block discovered the Connecticut River in 1614. For more information have a look at http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ct_intro.htm.
there were three ships he owned :THE TIGER, THE UNREST AND 1 REALLY DIDN'T OWN THE FOURTUNE