Hudson River and Hudson Bay

Definition

The Hudson River is a waterway that flows from north to south through eastern New York State. The river is named after Henry Hudson who explored it in 1609. On another voyage for Dutch East India Company he discovered what would be named Hudson Bay - large body of saltwater located northeast Canada.

Analogy

Imagine you're on an epic road trip (like Henry Hudson's explorations). The Hudson River is like your scenic route through beautiful landscapes (New York State), while reaching Hudson Bay is like finally arriving at your breathtaking destination (the massive bay).

Related terms

Henry Hudson: An English sea explorer who made four voyages searching for a northern passage to Asia. He discovered what is now known as Hudson Bay.

Dutch East India Company: A powerful company from the Netherlands that sent Henry Hudson on his exploratory voyages. It was one of the world's first multinational corporations.

Northwest Passage: The sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean, which explorers like Henry Hudson were trying to find.