As he continued up the river , its width expanded , into Haverstraw Bay , leading him to believe he had successfully reached the Northwest Passage .
During this attempt , Henry Hudson decided to sail his ship up the river that would later be named after him .
As Henry Hudson continued up the river , its width expanded , into Haverstraw Bay , leading Henry Hudson to believe Henry Hudson had successfully reached the Northwest Passage .
During this attempt , Henry Hudson decided to sail his ship up the river that would later be named after him .