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Friday, September 11, 2009

Hudson in Manhattan, 1609

Explorer Henry Hudson and his Dutch ship Halve Maen (Half Moon) stopped in Manhattan on this day in 1609.

Four hundred years ago, on a day of "faire and very hot" weather, they anchored and spent the night in what is now the Hudson River.

A replica of Half Moon has been sailing around New York in celebration. You can see photos of it here.

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