From the era of wooden sailing ships and Europe's golden age of exploration, the story of famed British navigator Herny Hudson tells a classic tale of courage, ambition, and treachery on the high seas. As the leader of four Arctic voyages in the early 17th century, Hudson searched in vain for a navigable route through the polar ice that would open the way to the riches of Asia. In his obsession to succeed, he made reckless decisions that pushed his crew to the brink, with disastrous results.