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Shipcraft: Half Moon History


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So, how much about the Half Moon and its history do you know? Click on a question to check your answer!

Do you know who was captain, whom he was sailing for, and when he sailed?

Why was he sailing on the Half Moon and was he successful?

What was life like for the sailors on board the original Half Moon?

How many voyages did he lead and for which one was he on the Half Moon?

Was the Half Moon expedition considered a success?

What distinguished the culture of the New Netherland colony from its neighbors?

What was the legacy of New Netherland?

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