Episode 2 of 2
Sighting of Greenland
- When
- 11 July 1576
- Where
- Southeastern tip of Greenland
On 11 July 1576, Frobisher's fleet sighted the southeastern tip of Greenland, mistaking it for the non-existent island of Friesland.
The expedition reached the mountains of Greenland's southeastern tip on 11 July 1576. The crew identified the landmass as 'Friesland,' a mythical island, before continuing their search for the Northwest Passage.
Sources
- Martin Frobisher Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
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