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The Northwest Passage was first sought on the western end by Francisco Ulloa, who thought it might extend from the Gulf of California, and by Juan de Fuca, a Greek sailing for the Portuguese, who investigated Puget Sound.
The actual straits on the east end of the Passage were first explored by John Cabot in 1497, and possibly by William Weston in 1499. Both explored the eastern coast of Canada. It was not until 1610 that Henry Hudson's final voyage took him as far west as Hudson Bay. Further expeditions continued on the western side through the 1700's, and confirmed that the only exit could be in the Bering Sea.
The first actual crossing was by Commander Robert McClure between 1850 and 1854, actually circumnavigating the Americas clockwise. While searching for Sir John Franklin's lost expedition of 1845, McClure's ship HMS Investigator was trapped by ice as it headed east from Alaska. McClure and his men were rescued in Viscount Melville Sound by the expedition of Sir Edward Belcher, which had been headed west. The crossing was partly by sledge across the icy islands of the region.
The first passage completely by ship was led by Roald Amundsen in the sloop Gjøa, taking three years from 1903 to 1906. But his course was through the shallow Rae Strait, making it unsuitable for shipping.
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Who was first to search for a northwest passage to England?
Henry Hudson searched for the northwest passage in 1607.
What was the purpose of the northwest passage?
The purpose of the northwest passage was for European explorers to find a way to Asia by going west. Many people believed that there was such a passage and hoped to find it.
Who found the route for the northwest passage?
Captain Francis Crozier found the Northwest Passage, though many believe it was Sir John Franklin. Franklin actually died before reaching the passage, leaving Captain Crozier in command of the two ships, Erebus and Terror, and who lead the men across the Simpson Strait, the final step of the Northwest passage.
Where did explorers expect the northwest passage to lead?
cilvil war
Did France hire Hernando Cortes to look for the northwest passage?
Yes
How many people explored the northwest passage?
14
Were many europeans who explored the new world looking for a northwest passage to the Atlantic ocean?
They were looking for a northwest passage.
When did James cook find the Northwest passage?
James Cook explored many places, but I don't think he explored far enough North to prove the Northwest Passage.
Were did John Cabot explore?
He explored for the British and was looking for the northwest passage.
What was the sea route England explored with John Cabot?
Northwest Passage
Which three explorers explored the northwest passage?
Roald Amundson, Alexander Mackenzie and "first name goes here" Scott
England and France originally explored North America looking for the?
Northwest passage
Who was the English explorer who explored the Arctic looking for a northwest passage?
John Cabot
What location did Roald Amundsen explore?
Amundsen explored both poles and the Northwest Passage.
What were europeans who explored the new world looking for?
Those who explored North America were searching for the Northwest Passage. Many who explored South America sought gold and silver. A few who explored Central America were searching for a western passage to Asia.
What were many Europeans who explored the new world looking for?
Those who explored North America were searching for the Northwest Passage. Many who explored South America sought gold and silver. A few who explored Central America were searching for a western passage to Asia.
Who was the first European to search for the northwest passage?
The first person to seach for the northwest passage was JONE CABOT
