The Northwest Passage is a shipping route through the Arctic archipelago to the Pacific Ocean .
The Northwest Passage was very sought after by the Admiralty and many sailors , due to its economic value as it was a short route connecting the Atlantic ocean and the Pacific ocean .
The Northwest Passage is a shipping route through the Arctic archipelago to the Pacific Ocean and was very sought after by the Admiralty and many sailors , due to its economic value as it was a short route connecting the Atlantic ocean and the Pacific ocean .