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Frobisher Bay was the former name of Iqaluit, capital of Canada's Nunavut Territory. Iqaluit is located on Baffin Island, in Canada's Arctic. At at 63° 45' N., 68° 31' W., it sits at the head of a long indentation on the southeast coast of Baffin Island which has maintained the name, Frobisher Bay. Frobisher Bay was named after the British explorer Sir Martin Frobisher. The crew of his ship, Gabriel, were the first Europeans to visit Frobisher Bay in 1576, as they explored the Northwest Passage to Asia.
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What is named after sir Martin Frobisher?
Frobisher Bay :)
What country was Martin Frobisher from?
He was born in Altofts, Yorkshire, England.
What did Martin Frobisher come to America for?
pour chercher un passage nord-ouest aussi trouver un route vers l'Extreme Orient
What was sir Martin frobisher famous for?
Sir Martin Frobisher was famous for his exploration and mapmaking. he discovered Labrador, but he sailed more north, reaching frobisher bay and baffin island. or... Sir Martin Frobisher, a famous explorer from Altofts, Yorkshire, England, was famous for his attempts to discover a Northwest passage and his voyages to Labrador and Greenland. Martin Frobisher was also famous for landing on Northeastern Canada. He also famous for his mapmaking. Frobisher received a gunshot wound from Fort Crozon a Spanish-held fortress. Sir Martin Frobisher died days later due to poor medical treatment on November 15, 1594.
Why was Martin Frobisher famous?
Sir Martin Frobisher, a famous explorer from Altofts, Yorkshire, England, was famous for his attempts to discover a Northwest passage and his voyages to Labrador and Greenland. Martin Frobisher was also famous for landing on Northeastern Canada. He also famous for his mapmaking.
What was martin frobisher's legacy?
Frobisher Bay
When was Frozen in Frobisher Bay created?
Frozen in Frobisher Bay was created in 1993.
What is named after sir Martin Frobisher?
Frobisher Bay :)
Is frobisher bay named after martin frobisher?
yes it is
Is there a Bay called Frobisher Bay?
yes: it is the bay that the town of Iqaluit is located on. in fact Iqaluit used to be called Frobisher's Bay
Who did martin frobisher name frobisher bay after?
He named it after his father
What was martin frobisher claim to fame?
He discovered Frobisher Bay
What did Martin Frobisher accomplish?
He discovered an area near Hudson bay. Now known as frobisher bay
What actors and actresses appeared in Frobisher Bay - 2012?
The cast of Frobisher Bay - 2012 includes: Steven Woloshen
What country was Martin Frobisher from?
He was born in Altofts, Yorkshire, England.
In December 1984 the residents of Frobisher Bay voted to adopt an Inuktitut name meaning place of fish What is Frobisher Bay called today?
Iqaluit
Where is Iqaluit in Nunavut located?
It was once called Frobisher Bay, named after the bay it is on.
